PM Modi Inaugurates 103 Redeveloped Amrit Bharat Railway Stations Across India

Suspense crime, Digital Desk : From Bikaner, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 22, 2025, virtually opened 103 redeveloped railway stations which he did via video link. These stations are part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) and are located in 18 states and union territories as well as 86 districts, having been modernized at a cost exceeding Rs 1,100 crore, as per the Ministry of Railways.  

What is the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme?  

It is an Indian Railways long-term plan to develop over 1300 stations in sections or phases. The strategy intends to transform railway stations into clean transport hubs with easy access including:  

- modernising the buildings of the stations
- improved access to the platform and exits/entrances  
- integration with metro and bus transport  
- eco friendly and handicapped accessible features  
- local craft shops encouraging the ‘one station one product’ policy  

This initiative helps in blending ancient and modern architecture at the regional level changing the perception of the city’s railway station from a mere transit point to an actual gateway.

Karnataka’s Five Amrit Stations now have Modern Amenities

The following railway stations in Karnataka have undergone significant renovations:  

Gadag Station (Rs 23.24 crore)

New foot overbridge, lifts & escalators, Divyangjan amenities, new building

Dharwad Station (Rs 17.1 crore)

Modern Entry Signage, aesthetic changes, 2nd entrance, 3 lifts and 2 escalators

Bagalkot Station (Rs 16.06 crore)

Water supply system, waiting rooms, parking area, platform shelters

Munirabad Station (Rs 18.40 crore)

With new facilities ready for tourists, digital boards installed, closest railhead to Hampi.

Gokak Road Station (Rs 16.98 crore)

Divyangjan amenities, new G+1 building, platform shelters, better trade connections for the region

Main Features of Enhanced Amrit Stations

Modern bus shelters and wider access to platforms while keeping them clean

Wi-Fi services, digital information displays

Lounge facilities and private working spaces

Elavators, escalators and special Divyangjan services

Divyangjan facilities sold at kiosks subsidized under the One Station One Product policy

All these stations strive to provide both aesthetic pleasure and effective functionality through modern technologies.  

Merger List of Redeveloped Stations Inaugrated on May 22 by the state  

Maharashtra:  
Matunga, Wadala Road, Devlali, Chinchpokli, Parel, Dhule, Shahad, Kedgaon, etc  

Uttar Pradesh:  
Bijnor, Gola Gokarannath, Idgah Agra, Saharanpur Junction, Bareilly City etc  

Tamil Nadu:  
St Thomas Mount, Chidambaram, Tiruvannamalai, Srirangam, Vriddhachalam and others  

Gujarat:  
Jamjodhpur, Mithapur, Hapa, Palitana, Morbi, Okha

Madhya Pradesh:

Katni South, Orchha, Shajapur, Seoni, Narmdpuram, Madhya Dham.

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