Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the Union Cabinet’s approval for four major railway projects, aimed at improving infrastructure, reducing logistics costs, and strengthening supply chains. The projects, valued at ₹18,658 crore, will expand India’s railway network by 1,247 km across Maharashtra, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh.

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• PM Modi praised the Cabinet’s approval for four railway projects worth ₹18,658 crore.
• The projects will expand the railway network by 1,247 km across Maharashtra, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh.
• These initiatives aim to improve connectivity, reduce logistics costs, and enhance supply chain efficiency.
• The projects are expected to benefit 15 districts in the three states.
• Enhanced infrastructure will contribute to boosting economic growth and regional development.
• The expansion is part of a broader push to improve transportation and ease mobility across the country.
• The railway network upgrade is expected to reduce travel times and improve freight movement.
• The projects are seen as critical in strengthening India’s logistics sector.
• The move is aligned with the government’s vision to modernize infrastructure for better services.
• The investment in railway projects reflects the government’s focus on sustainable, long-term development.