In Jalandhar, Punjab, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of rail and road infrastructure projects worth over ₹5,470 crore, aimed at strengthening connectivity, improving passenger convenience and accelerating economic development in the region.
The Prime Minister inaugurated 75 redeveloped railway stations, including Jalandhar Cantt, under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The inauguration of 75 Amrit Stations across 20 States marked another significant milestone under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, one of the world's largest station redevelopment programmes. Developed at a cost of about ₹1,570 crore, these stations were transformed into modern, passenger-friendly facilities. Redeveloped in the spirit of 'Vikas Bhi', Virasat Bhi,' the stations incorporated elements reflecting local culture, heritage and architecture.
He also inaugurated the Daulatpur Chowk-Kartoli new rail line, constructed at a cost of about ₹830 crore as part of the Nangal Dam-Talwara-Mukerian New Rail Line Project. It will significantly strengthen rail connectivity between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, benefiting the districts of Hoshiarpur and Una. The new rail line will provide connectivity to important religious destinations such as Shri Anandpur Sahib and Maa Chintpurni Temple.
PM Modi also flagged off the Kartoli-Ambala train service, improving connectivity across Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. He also flagged off the Amritsar (Chheharta)-Varanasi train service, establishing a direct rail link between two of India's most revered spiritual and cultural centres.
Further strengthening road infrastructure in the State, the Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of National Highway projects worth over ₹3,070 crore.
The Prime Minister inaugurated the 30.9-km-long Package-6 of the four-lane greenfield Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway. The section will facilitate easier and faster travel, particularly for heavy vehicles, while reducing fuel consumption and vehicle operating costs.
The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for the development of the 25.2-km-long six-lane greenfield Southern Ludhiana Bypass. The project will reduce travel distance and time between Ludhiana and Bathinda, while also improving connectivity to other major economic centres
