| Indian Railways has identified 1275 stations around the nation for upgradation and modernisation under the Amrit Bharat Station Programme, which is in keeping with the vision of the PM to transform and develop railway stations as not only a means of service but as an asset.
It is important to note that 87 of these stations are in Gujarat state. According to a press release from Sumit Thakur, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, Indian Railways is redeveloping the New Bhuj Railway Station into a cutting-edge smart railway station that is themed after the Rann of Kutchh. A smart station with green building certification is being designed for the station design. This will create a comfortable environment. The redevelopment work of New Bhuj station is being undertaken by Western Railway and is progressing in full swing. The station is being redeveloped into a modern state-of-the-art station at an approved cost of Rs 179.87 crore and is targeted to be completed in 24 months. |
