Mumbai-Indore Rail Line Project: A Leap Towards Economic Growth
Mumbai-Indore Rail Line has received key approval from the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, marking a vital milestone in enhancing rail connectivity.
Infrastructure Development and Employment Generation
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the project, costing Rs 18036 crore, will deliver direct employment for around 102 lakh man-days during construction.
Strategic Importance
- Enhances connectivity between Mumbai and Indore.
- Part of the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan.
- Expected completion by 2028-29.
Tourism and Local Impact
The new line will promote tourism, providing quicker access to key destinations, including the Sri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple.
Connectivity Boost
- Thirty new stations to be built.
- Direct access to approximately 1000 villages.
- Cater to a population of about 30 lakh.
This project aims to significantly aid in the transportation of various commodities, including agricultural products and industrial materials, thus supporting the economy in both Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
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