Cabinet approves ₹1,264-cr. multi-tracking rail project in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a ₹1,264 crore project for the third and fourth lines of the Ballari-Guntakal rail section, spanning Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. This multi-tracking project, covering three districts, will add approximately 46 km to the existing Indian Railways network and is slated for completion by 2028-29. The initiative aims to enhance rail connectivity for about 99 villages, benefiting around seven lakh people, and improve logistics efficiency under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan.
Key Points
- The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹1,264 crore multi-tracking rail project.
- The project involves constructing third and fourth lines for the Ballari-Guntakal rail section across Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
- It will add about 46 km to the Indian Railways network and is expected to be completed by 2028-29.
- The project aims to enhance connectivity for approximately 99 villages and 7 lakh people.
- It aligns with the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan to improve multi-modal connectivity and logistics efficiency.
Exam Facts
- The project cost is ₹1,264 crore.
- The project is for the Ballari-Guntakal rail section.
- It will add about 46 km to the railway network.
- Completion target is 2028-29.
- The project falls under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan.
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