Viksit Bharat Ambassadors of Mumbai hosted a Viksit Bharat, Viksit Mumbai meetup at Lodha World One in Lower Parel South Mumbai, drawing an audience of over 200 eminent industrialists, doctors, chartered accountants, and professionals. The event, graced by the esteemed presence of Sh. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Railways, Communications, and IT, highlighted India's significant strides in railways and telecommunications.
Over 200 eminent industrialists, doctors, CAs and professionals of South Mumbai gathered at the Viksit Bharat, Viksit Mumbai meetup in Mumbai's Lower Parel. Union Minister @AshwiniVaishnaw highlighted India's railway revolution under PM @narendramodi's leadership over the past… pic.twitter.com/EaovHZsYlI
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the significant advancements in India's railway infrastructure under Prime Minister Modi's leadership. He mentioned that the country is constructing approximately 4 kilometres of railway tracks daily, significantly expanding the railway network. Vaishnaw pointed out that in the previous fiscal year, India added 5,300 kilometres to its railway network, a feat equivalent to the entire railway network of Switzerland. Over the past decade, India has added 31,000 kilometres of railway track, which matches the total length of Germany's railway network.
Regarding electrification and modernization efforts, Vaishnaw emphasized that under the Modi government, 44,000 kilometres of railway networks have been electrified over the past decade, a stark comparison to the 20,000 kilometres accomplished during the preceding 60 years of Congress governance. He expressed the government's commitment to achieving 100 per cent electrification of the Indian Railways.
Vaishnaw pointed out that previous administrations' neglect and oversight had left the railways in despair. He noted that initiatives such as the conversion from meter gauge to broad gauge networks, which should have been undertaken during the 1950s and 1960s, were addressed during the tenure of the NDA government.
Over 200 eminent industrialists, doctors, CAs and professionals of South Mumbai gathered at the Viksit Bharat, Viksit Mumbai meetup in Mumbai's Lower Parel. Union Minister @AshwiniVaishnaw highlighted India's railway revolution under PM @narendramodi's leadership over the past… pic.twitter.com/aa9G9ceTeZ
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The Minister also provided updates on renovating railway stations and manufacturing modern trains within India. He mentioned ongoing redevelopment efforts at over 300 railway stations nationwide, focusing on enhancing facilities. Vaishnaw highlighted the Shivaji Maharaj railway station in Maharashtra as a prime example of a state-of-the-art model.
Furthermore, he underscored the significance of projects like the Vande Bharat and Bullet trains in advancing India's railway infrastructure.
Vaishnaw emphasized the government's commitment to developing indigenous solutions, such as the Vande Bharat trains, instead of relying on imports from developed economies.
He outlined plans to introduce the Vande Metro, Vande Chair car, and Vande Sleeper trains, which aim to improve travel comfort and efficiency. Additionally, he mentioned the government's vision for India to become a global hub in semiconductor manufacturing and telecom services, focusing on mobile manufacturing.
Maharashtra: "The metro version of Vande Bharat is all set to run in the next term of PM Modi," says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at Viksit Bharat - Viksit Mumbai pic.twitter.com/rpfXG768u4
— IANS (@ians_india) May 16, 2024
"Under PM Modi's leadership, in just one year, we were able to add as many rail lines as Switzerland has in total," says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at Viksit Bharat - Viksit Mumbai pic.twitter.com/QJHicP4hFr
— IANS (@ians_india) May 16, 2024
The Vision of Viksit Bharat: 140 crore dreams, 1 purpose
The Viksit Bharat Ambassador movement aims to encourage citizens to take responsibility for contributing to India's development. VBA meet-ups and events are being organized in various parts of the country to achieve this goal. These events provide a platform for participants to engage in constructive discussions, exchange ideas, and explore practical strategies for contributing to the movement.
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The NaMo App: Bridging the Gap
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's app, the NaMo App, is a digital bridge that empowers citizens to participate in the Viksit Bharat Ambassador movement. The NaMo App serves as a one-stop platform for individuals to:
Join the cause: Sign up and become a Viksit Bharat Ambassador and make 10 other people
Amplify Development Stories: Access updates, news, and resources related to the movement.
Create/Join Events: Create and discover local events, meet-ups, and volunteer opportunities.
Connect/Network: Find and interact with like-minded individuals who share the vision of a developed India.
The 'VBA Event' section in the 'Onground Tasks' tab of the 'Volunteer Module' of the NaMo App allows users to stay updated with the ongoing VBA events.
