Nagpur, May 20
In a significant step towards modernising India's railway infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate 103 redeveloped railway stations across the country on May 22 under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
Among the stations to be inaugurated on Thursday also include five stations under the South East Central Railway (SECR) -- Seoni, Dongargarh, Itwari, Chanda Fort and Amgaon.
Itwari station, located in Nagpur, Maharashtra, which has now been named 'Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Itwari Junction', remains the main attraction of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. This station has been redeveloped keeping in mind state-of-the-art facilities and a cultural approach at a cost of Rs 12.39 crore.
Many changes have been made at the station after redevelopment. Now, wide roads, a better traffic control system, and a separate parking zone for two-wheelers have been prepared here. Giving priority to the convenience of passengers, facilities like modern ticket counters, comfortable waiting rooms, special arrangements for Divyangjans, Jan Aushadhi Kendra, and Rail Coach Restaurant have also been added.
The look of the station reflects a beautiful coordination of traditional and modern architectural styles, which reflect the folk art of Vidarbha and the inspiration of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
Divisional Railway Manager Deepak Kumar Gupta said, "This project is the result of joint efforts of local communities, architects, engineers and artists. The architecture of the station is inspired by the heritage of Subhash Chandra Bose and the folk arts of Vidarbha. Along with this, cleanliness has been given top priority. Now this station will give a world-class experience to the passengers."
The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is aimed at equipping railway stations across India with state-of-the-art passenger amenities, enhanced safety features, and improved technical capabilities, while also focusing on aesthetic upgrades.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Finally, our railway stations are getting the upgrade they deserve! It's great to see local culture being incorporated into the design. Vidarbha's folk art is truly beautiful and deserves this recognition. Hope they maintain the cleanliness as promised 🤞
As someone from Nagpur, I'm so proud to see our Itwari station getting this makeover! The blend of modern facilities with traditional Vidarbha art is brilliant. But I hope they also focus on improving train punctuality along with station upgrades.
While the redevelopment looks impressive, I wonder if 12.39 crore was justified for one station when many rural areas lack basic railway facilities. Couldn't this money have been used more evenly across multiple stations?
The inclusion of Jan Aushadhi Kendra and Divyangjan facilities shows thoughtful planning 👠Our railways are finally becoming more inclusive. Hope to see more stations getting similar treatment soon!
Naming it after Netaji is a great tribute, but I hope the station's functionality matches its beautiful design. Indian railways have always struggled with maintenance - let's see how long these facilities remain in good condition.
The folk art integration is wonderful! It's about time our railway stations reflected India's cultural diversity rather than looking like concrete boxes. Can't wait to visit and see the changes myself! 😊
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