PM Inaugurates Redeveloped Railway Stations Under Amrit Bharat Scheme
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Redevelopment of Railway Stations under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) |
| Date of Launch | February 2023 |
| Key Initiative | Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) |
| Objective | Redevelop 1309 stations nationwide with modern passenger amenities, improved traffic circulation, inter-modal integration, and enhanced greenery. |
| Recent Inauguration | Three redeveloped stations in West Bengal: Kalyani Ghoshpara, Panagarh, and Joychandi Pahar. |
| Total Stations Redeveloped | 103 stations launched nationwide under ABSS. |
| Unique Feature | 'One Station One Product' scheme to showcase and sell local products. |
| Urban Development Approach | Stations treated as "City Centres" with a holistic approach to integrate both sides of the city, improve traffic circulation, and enhance inter-modal connectivity. |
| Indian Railways Overview | World's fourth-largest railway network with a track length of 67,368 km. Second-largest network under a single administration, spanning 115,000 km. |
| UNESCO World Heritage Sites | Four sites: Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Mumbai), Nilgiri Mountain Railway, and Kalka Shimla Railway. |