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A massive crowd in Karauli, Rajasthan celebrated the much-awaited arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections in 2024. PM Modi showered his love and admiration to each one of them and indulged in a hearty conversation to discuss about the future of Rajasthan and its glory.

Initiating his speech the PM praised the land of Karauli and affirmed that “This land of Karauli-Dholpur is the land of devotion and power.” The PM thanked the mothers and sisters who have graced the event with their presence and called them the epitome of Shakti. The PM also observed looking at the energy that, “What will be the result on 4th June is clearly visible in Karauli today. Karauli is telling- 4th June..., 400 Paar! The whole of Rajasthan is echoing – Phir Ek Baar, Modi Sarkar!”

The PM went on to say, “In the past decade, BJP tackled challenges Congress had overlooked. While Congress long promised to end poverty, Modi actually lifted 25 crore people out of it.”

Empathising with the farmers and their families, PM Modi made the audience aware that “For the first time, any government has shown so much concern for livestock. In Karauli, the Modi government has administered more than 1.5 lakh vaccinations against foot-and-mouth disease to the livestock of more than 80,000 farmers.” “We have started the National Mission for Oil Seeds, Karauli-Dholpur will play a big role in this also,” the PM added.

Taking a firm stand for women empowerment, PM Modi reflected that, “Now we are working to create 3 crore Lakhpati Didis in the country! Shouldn't these works have been done earlier in the country? The lives of so many generations of Dalits, tribals and women were spent in suffering due to the neglect of Congress.”

The PM also expressed his discontentment against the opposition’s agenda and remarked, “The Central Government started Jal Jeevan Mission to provide water to every household. Congress committed corruption in that also.”

Elaborating on one among various blunders committed by the opposition, PM Modi shared, “The mistake that Congress committed was to earn money, BJP fulfilled it by considering it as a work of service, responsibility and accountability. In the coming time, water will reach every household in Rajasthan, this is the Modi Ki Guarantee.”

Conveying his vision and life goals, PM Modi shared with the audience, “You have seen my life closely, as you all know, Modi is not born to rest. Modi works hard because his goals are big. Goals that are related to you, related to the country. Such goals which are related to your children and the youth of the country.”

“Today, not only in Rajasthan, action is being taken against the corrupt but also in the entire country. That is why the people of the INDI Alliance are uniting against Modi. I say- remove corruption. They say – save the corrupt,” PM Modi exposed the plight of the opposition’s unfruitful attempts.

The PM also expressed his deep disregard for the opposition and mentioned, “The Rajasthan which Dholpur sent stones for the grand Ram Mandir being built in Ayodhya after a wait of 500 years, what kind of language are the leaders of the Congress party speaking at the same Ram temple?” The PM clearly hinted at the opposition’s intentions to destroy the pious and pure Sanatani Dharma.

Launching his sharp attack on the opposition, PM Modi discussed that, “They go to foreign lands and sing the song of Kashmir. But when I talk about Kashmir in Rajasthan then they ask, if Article 370 is removed from Kashmir, then what is the relevance of Rajasthan?” PM Modi said that he replied to them with courage, “If you want to know what is Rajasthan's relation with Kashmir, then go to the homes of the brave martyrs of Rajasthan and ask!”

Exposing the malaise in Congress’ thoughts and action, PM Modi said, “Congress shamelessly gave away India's Katchatheevu Island to Sri Lanka. They justify this by saying no one lives there, revealing their disregard for national territory.”

PM Modi envisioned transformative projects like a bridge over the Chambal river, the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, and the broad gauge railway line from Dholpur to Sarmathura. These initiatives have redefined development in the region, reflecting BJP's commitment to progress.

In his closing remarks, the PM urged every voter in Rajasthan to support BJP candidates to sustain the momentum of growth and development. He extended heartfelt greetings to all, encouraging them to share his good wishes door-to-door.

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Cabinet approves two railway projects in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh worth Rs 24,815 crore
April 18, 2026

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved 02 (Two) projects of Ministry of Railways with total cost of Rs. 24,815 crore (approx.). These projects include:

Name of Project

Route Length (in km)

Track Length (in km)

Completion Cost (Rs. in Cr.)

Ghaziabad – Sitapur 3rd and 4th Line

403

859

14,926

Rajahmundry (Nidadavolu) – Visakhapatnam (Duvvada) 3rd and 4th Line

 

198

 

458

 

9,889

Total

601

1,317

24,815

The increased line capacity will significantly enhance mobility, resulting in improved operational efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways. These multi-tracking proposals are poised to streamline operations and alleviate congestion. The projects are in line with the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji’s Vision of a New India which will make people of the region “Atmanirbhar” by way of comprehensive development in the area which will enhance their employment/ self-employment opportunities.

The projects are planned on PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan with focus on enhancing multi-modal connectivity & logistic efficiency through integrated planning and stakeholder consultations. These projects will provide seamless connectivity for movement of people, goods, and services.

The 02 (Two) projects covering 15 Districts across the states of Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 601 Kms.

The proposed capacity enhancement will improve rail connectivity to several prominent tourist destinations across the country, including Dudheshwarnath Temple, Garhmukteshwar Ganga Ghat, Dargah Shah Wilayat Jama Masjid (Amroha), Naimisharanya (Sitapur), Annavaram, Antarvedi, Draksharamam, etc.

The proposed projects are essential routes for transportation of commodities such as coal, foodgrains, cement, POL, iron and steel, container, fertilizers, sugar, chemical salts, limestone, etc. The Railways being environment friendly and energy efficient mode of transportation, will help both in achieving climate goals and minimizing logistics cost of the country lowering CO2 emissions (180.31Crore Kg) which is equivalent to plantation of 7.33 Crore trees.

Ghaziabad – Sitapur 3rd and 4th Line (403 Km)

  • Ghaziabad – Sitapur is an existing double line section forming a key part of Delhi- Guwahati High Density Network (HDN 4).
  • The project is crucial for improving connectivity between the Northern and Eastern region of the country.
  • The existing line capacity utilization of the section is up to 168% and is projected to be up to 207% in case the project is not taken up.
  • Transverses through Ghaziabad, Hapur, Amroha, Moradabad, Rampur, Bareilly, Sahjahanpur, Lakhimpur Kheri and Sitapur districts of Uttar Pradesh.
  • The project route passes through major industrial centres - Ghaziabad (machinery, electronics, pharmaceuticals), Moradabad (brassware and handicrafts), Bareilly (furniture, textiles, engineering), Shahjahanpur (carpets and cement-related industries), and Roza (thermal power plant).
  • For seamless transportation, the project alignment is planned to bypass congested stations of Hapur, Simbhaoli, Moradabad, Rampur, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, and Sitapur and accordingly, six new stations are proposed on the bypassing sections.
  • Key tourist/religious places along/near to the project section are Dudheshwarnath Temple, Garhmukteshwar Ganga Ghat, Dargah Shah Wilayat Jama Masjid (Amroha), and Naimisharanya (Sitapur) among others.
  • Anticipated additional freight traffic of 35.72 MTPA consisting of Coal, Foodgrains, Chemical Manures, Finished Steel, etc.
  • Estimated Cost: Rs.14,926 crore (approx.)
  • Employment generation: 274 lakh human-days.
  • CO2 emissions saved: About 128.77 crore Kg CO2 equivalent to 5.15 Cr trees.

  • Logistic cost saving: Rs. 2,877.46 crore every year vis-a vis road transportation.

Ghaziabad – Sitapur 3rd and 4th Line (403 Km)

Rajahmundry (Nidadavolu) – Visakhapatnam (Duvvada) 3rd and 4th Line (198 Km)

  • Rajahmundry (Nidadavolu) – Visakhapatnam (Duvvada) section forms part of the Howrah – Chennai High Density Network (HDN).
  • The proposed project is part of quadrupling initiative of Howrah – Chennai High Density Network (HDN) route.
  • The project traverses through East Godavari, Konaseema, Kakinada, Anakapalle and Vishakapatnam districts of Andhra Pradesh.
  • Visakhapatnam is identified as an Aspirational District in the Aspirational Districts Programme.
  • It provides connectivity to major ports along the East Coast such as Visakhapatnam, Gangavaram, Machilipatnam and Kakinada.
  • The project route runs along the eastern coastline and is among the busiest, predominantly freight-oriented sections of the East Coast Rail Corridor.
  • The line capacity utilization of the section has already reached up to 130%, leading to frequent congestion and operational delays. The line capacity is expected to increase further due to proposed expansion of ports and industries in the region.
  • Project section includes 4.3 km rail bridge over Godavari River, 2.67 km viaduct, 3 bypasses and the new alignment is around 8 km shorter than the existing route, improving connectivity and operational efficiency.
  • The proposed section will also boost tourism by improving access to key destinations such as Annavaram, Antarvedi and Draksharamam etc.
  • Anticipated additional freight traffic of 29.04 MTPA consisting of Coal, Cement, Chemical Manures, Iron and Steel, Foodgrains, Containers, Bauxite, Gypsum, Limestone, etc.
  • Estimated Cost: Rs.9,889 crore (approx.)
  • Employment generation: 135 lakh human-days.
  • CO2 emissions saved: About 51.49 crore Kg CO2 equivalent to 2.06 Cr trees.

  • Logistic cost saving: Rs. 1,150.56 crore every year vis-a vis road transportation.

 

आर्थिक सशक्तिकरण:

Aspirational districts - Visakhapatnam district will get improved connectivity

Additional economic opportunities in the region through tourism & industries.

Better healthcare and education for the citizens due to enhanced rail connectivity.


Rajahmundry (Nidadavolu) – Visakhapatnam (Duvvada) 3rd and 4th Line (198 Km)

Prime Minister’s focus on railways:

  • Record budget allocation of Rs. 2,65,000 crore for FY 26-27.
  • Manufacturing more than 1600 locomotives- surpassed US and Europe in manufacturing of locomotive production
  • In FY 26, Indian Railways is expected to rank among the top three freight carriers globally, moving 1.6 billion tonnes of cargo.

  • India starts exporting metro coaches to Australia and bogie to United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, France and Australia.