The Indian Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced the budget allocation for various railway zones across India via a video conference after the presentation of the interim budget. Chhattisgarh received a significant budget allocation of 6,896 crores, which is a significant increase from the previous year's allocation of 6,008 crores. This will...
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accelerate ongoing projects like the fourth railway line between Jharsuguda and Bilaspur, the doubling of lines, and the development of stations. 32 stations in the zone are being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Yojana, with 1,665 crores dedicated to this initiative. Major stations like Bilaspur, Raipur, and Durg are being planned to be upgraded with world-class facilities. The budget increase signifies a focus on expanding rail infrastructure and improving passenger facilities.