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New Bhopal-Dhanbad Express Launched as Part of Rs 48,000 Cr MP Projects

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav virtually flagged off the new Bhopal-Dhanbad/Chhapra Express train service. Minister Vaishnaw announced that projects worth Rs 48,000 crore connected to Madhya Pradesh have been approved in Prime Minister Modi's third term, a historic allocation. The Union Cabinet has sanctioned infrastructure projects worth nearly Rs 13 lakh crore since June 2024, covering railways, highways, metros, airports, and ports. Specific approvals include the doubling of the Gondia-Jabalpur rail line and a new integrated terminal at Srinagar airport.

Key Points: Bhopal-Dhanbad Express Flagged Off, Rs 48,000 Cr for MP

  • New Bhopal-Dhanbad/Chhapra Express launched
  • Rs 48,000 crore projects for MP approved
  • Cabinet cleared Rs 13 lakh crore infra since June 2024
  • Major rail, highway, and metro investments sanctioned
  • New Srinagar airport terminal approved
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Bhopal-Dhanbad/Chhapra Express flagged off; Minister Vaishnaw highlights Rs 48,000 Cr projects for MP

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off Bhopal-Dhanbad Express, highlights Rs 48,000 crore infrastructure projects approved for Madhya Pradesh.

"Projects worth Rs 48,000 crore have been approved that are connected to Madhya Pradesh. - Ashwini Vaishnaw"

New Delhi, February 25

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav virtually flagged off the Bhopal-Dhanbad/Chhapra Express train, marking a new chapter in connectivity between the two states.

Speaking on the occasion, Vaishnaw said, "A new train service has been launched between Bhopal and Dhanbad. In Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term, so many projects for Madhya Pradesh have been approved as have never been approved since independence. Projects worth Rs 48,000 crore have been approved that are connected to Madhya Pradesh."

The Union Cabinet has approved infrastructure projects worth nearly Rs 13 lakh crore since June 2024, covering railways, highways, metro connectivity, airports, ports, and ropeways. According to official data, 49 railway projects worth Rs 1,80,164 crore have been cleared during this period. In the road sector, 27 highway projects valued at Rs 2,39,748 crore have been approved.

Urban transport has also received a boost, with 10 metro projects sanctioned for Rs 1,31,237 crore. In aviation and maritime infrastructure, the Cabinet approved five new airports with a total investment of Rs 9,006 crore, along with one major port project and shipping reforms involving Rs 1,45,945 crore. Two ropeway projects worth Rs 6,811 crore were also sanctioned to improve connectivity in difficult terrains.

Among other approvals, the Cabinet cleared the doubling of the Gondia-Jabalpur rail line at an estimated cost of Rs 5,236 crore. The 3rd and 4th rail line project between Punarkh and Kiul, involving Rs 2,668 crore, and the 3rd and 4th line between Gamharia and Chandil, costing Rs 1,168 crore, were also sanctioned.

Boosting urban infrastructure, Vaishnaw added, the Cabinet approved a new integrated airport terminal at Srinagar, entailing an expenditure of Rs 1,667 crore. Additionally, the extension of Phase 2B of the Ahmedabad Metro project, with an allocation of Rs 1,067 crore, was approved to strengthen urban connectivity.

- ANI

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Priya S
Rs 48,000 crore for MP's projects sounds impressive on paper. But as a taxpayer from Indore, I sincerely hope the focus is on timely completion and quality, not just announcements. We've seen cost overruns before.
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Aman W
The doubling of the Gondia-Jabalpur line is much needed! That section is a major bottleneck for freight and passenger traffic. This investment in core infrastructure will boost the entire region's economy. 👍
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Sarah B
While the scale of investment is staggering, I hope environmental and social impact assessments for these projects, especially in difficult terrains, are rigorous and transparent. Development must be sustainable.
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Vikram M
Finally some focus on Madhya Pradesh! We have been lagging in connectivity compared to western states. New trains, metro projects, and better highways can really transform the state. Jai Hind!
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Kavya N
The Ahmedabad Metro extension is great, but what about other tier-2 cities? Hope the benefits of this massive infrastructure push reach smaller cities and towns as well, not just the big metros.

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