Announces Vande Bharat Train for Khajuraho
Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews
developmental projects in Khajuraho
Announces Vande Bharat Train for Khajuraho
Development of the area discussed with public representatives
Chhatarpur to be included under One Station One Product Scheme
Indian
Railways is committed to provide world class facilities to its passengers at
Railway stations said Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hon'ble Minister of Railways,
Communications, Electronics and Information Technology during his visit to
Khajuraho Jhansi National Highway / Expressway.
Why is it in news?
During
his visit, Hon'ble Minister of Railways reviewed the works done in the Pradhan
Mantri Gram Yojana in Bundelkhand region. Hon’ble Minister took stock of the
development projects of Maharaja Chhatrasal Convention Center area. Hon’ble
Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, Shri Virendra
Kumar and other public representatives were also present during the inspection.
Highlights
During
his interaction, Hon’ble Minister of Railways announced the operation of Vande Bharat Express from Khajuraho. He
said that two rake points have been approved at Chhatarpur and Khajuraho.
Along
with this, he also said that rail tickets can now be obtained from 45,000 post
offices. Soon ROB/RUB will be constructed at important places, he added.
He
also mentioned about the operation of Bharat
Gaurav trains like Ramayana Express,
Electrification which is to be completed by August. By that time, Vande Bharat will also start rolling out.
He said that the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister ‘The Government is to serve
the people’ has to be followed in spirit while developing the region.
Hon'ble
Minister of Railways also informed about the redevelopment of Khajuraho station
to make it a world class station. Hon'ble Minister, along with the local
administration and Railways, encouraged the farmers to set up solar plants on
their land so that their income could increase. Pilot project is to be started
with Bundelkhand. The land is to be identified soon. Kisan Morcha, along with Railway
and District Administration are to jointly identify the location.
He
also informed that One Station One
Product Scheme is also being expanded so that local level products will be
made available in the market through stations. 1000 stations will be included
under this scheme, in which Chhatarpur station will also be included. He said
that limestone industries near Panna
are important. Panna is to be linked with Railways.
On
this occasion, General Manager of North Central Railway, Shri Pramod Kumar,
General Manager of West Central Railway, Shri Sudhir Kumar Gupta, Divisional
Railway Manager, Shri Ashutosh along with District Collector, Superintendent of
Police and officers of Railway Administration and District Administration were
also present.