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Madhya Pradesh will soon have its first rail coach manufacturing plant in Raisen district. CM Mohan Yadav announced the Rs 1800 crore project that will create 2000 jobs and produce Vande Bharat coaches. The foundation stone will be laid on August 10 with Rajnath Singh and Shivraj Chouhan attending. The plant aims to position MP as a key player in rail coach production.

Key Points: MP CM Yadav Announces State's First Rail Coach Plant in Raisen

  • Rs 1800 crore plant to manufacture Vande Bharat and metro coaches
  • 2000 jobs expected from the Raisen facility
  • Rajnath Singh to attend foundation ceremony on Aug 10
  • Unit to boost ancillary industries in Bhopal-Raisen region
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Madhya Pradesh to get state's first rail coach manufacturing unit in Raisen; CM Yadav says foundation stone to be laid on Aug 10

Madhya Pradesh to get Rs 1800 crore rail coach factory in Raisen, creating 2000 jobs and boosting local industries.

"For the first time in our state, train coaches and metro train coaches will be prepared here and delivered across the nation and the globe. - CM Mohan Yadav"

Bhopal, August 7

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has announced that the state is all set to get its first rail coach manufacturing unit which will be established in Raisen district and its foundation stone will be laid on August 10.

Speaking to reporters at Chief Minister Residence in Bhopal on Thursday, CM Yadav made the above announcement and affirmed that the ground breaking ceremony of the unit will be performed in the presence of Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

He also highlighted that Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw would virtually join the bhoomi pujan program on the occasion.

"For the first time in our state, train coaches and metro train coaches will be prepared here and delivered across the nation and the globe. The manufacturing unit will be established in Umariya village in Raisen district worth around Rs 1800 crores. Around 2000 people will get employment opportunities in this project. It will be the first rail coach manufacturing unit in the state, on the basis of which Madhya Pradesh will be established as a prominent place for rail coach construction," CM Yadav said.

He added that the state government allotted around 60 hectares of land for the establishment of the unit, and coaches of Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat, and metro coaches would be prepared at the unit. The CM also highlighted that with this, several auxiliary industrial units would be significantly boosted in Raisen and Bhopal district.

"It is our pleasure that Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be present among us on the occasion of the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Unit. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will also grace the occasion as the region is located in his constituency. Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will virtually join the program," the CM said.

Additionally, the Chief Minister also held a review meeting with the senior officials at the CM's residence office for the preparation of the program, which is scheduled to be held on August 10 and gave necessary instructions to the officials.

"I have reviewed the preparations for the Bhoomi Pujan and foundation stone laying program of the rail coach manufacturing unit, which will be held in Raisen on August 10 in the presence of Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh," CM said in a post on X.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great initiative but I hope they don't compromise on environmental safeguards. Raisen has beautiful forests that shouldn't be destroyed for industrial growth. Sustainable development should be priority.
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Rohit P
2000 jobs is no small number! As someone from Bhopal, I'm excited to see how this will boost our local economy. Maybe my engineering graduate brother can get placed here 🤞
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Sarah B
Interesting to see MP becoming a manufacturing hub. Hope the quality matches international standards since they're planning global exports. The ₹1800 crore investment shows serious intent!
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Vikram M
Why only virtual presence by Railway Minister? Such important projects deserve physical attendance. Otherwise it looks like just another photo-op before elections.
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Kavya N
As a woman engineer from MP, I'm thrilled! Hope they ensure good working conditions and equal opportunities. Manufacturing sector needs more gender diversity 💪
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Michael C
The multiplier effect on ancillary industries could be massive. This could transform central India's industrial landscape if executed properly. Fingers crossed!

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