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Business Standard
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- Business Standard
PM Modi raised Bihar's railway budget by 9 times to ₹10,000 cr: Vaishnaw
Vaishnaw noted that Bihar is among the top states with the highest number of Vande Bharat trains, underlining the government's focus on modernising rail travel in the region ANI Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Monday that the rail budget for Bihar has been increased nine times since 2014 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, taking the total allocation to Rs 10,000 crore. Speaking during his visit to Patna, the Union Minister said, "Since 2014, PM Narendra Modi has increased Bihar's railway budget by 9 times and taken it to Rs 10000 crores." He shared multiple infrastructure and service developments aimed at enhancing connectivity across the state and linking it to key regions nationwide. He stated that the 111 km Araria-Ghagaria railway line had been completed, significantly improving local connectivity. Additionally, the doubling of the Samastipur-Darbhanga line has made good progress, helping to reduce travel time and increase rail capacity. In a major announcement for long-distance travellers, the minister said, "A decision has been taken to operate Amrit Bharat Express between Patna and Delhi every day." He also declared that a weekly Amrit Bharat Express train will soon begin service between Darbhanga and Lucknow. Meanwhile, to enhance southbound connectivity, Vaishnaw announced a new train, saying, "A train connecting Seemanchal to Erode in Tamil Nadu will soon be made operational." Vaishnaw noted that Bihar is among the top states with the highest number of Vande Bharat trains, underlining the government's focus on modernising rail travel in the region. Apart from railway projects, the minister also highlighted developments in the technology sector, especially in the state capital. He said, "Software Technology Park of India (STPI) is an outstanding facility that has been built in India to bring in industry to Patna." Furthermore, he also conducted a window-trailing inspection of the Digha Bridge Halt-Karpuri Gram rail section. During the visit, he encouraged the on-duty gangmen. Earlier, Vaishnaw stated that the Union Cabinet, meeting under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme to boost job creation, incentivise first-time employees, and strengthen social security for the country's workforce. With an outlay of Rs. 99446 crore, the ELI Scheme will support the creation of over 3.5 crore jobs, Vaishnaw said. Gives details on the Employment Linked Incentive Scheme approved by the Union Cabinet, the Union Minister said, "The focus of the Employment Linked Incentive Scheme will be on the manufacturing sector. It has two parts; part one is for first-timers and part two is for support to sustained employment." Under the Scheme, while first-time employees will receive one month's wage (up to Rs 15,000), employers will be given incentives for a period of two years for generating additional employment, with extended benefits for another two years for the manufacturing sector. The ELI Scheme was announced in the Union Budget 2024-25 as part of PM's package of five schemes to facilitate employment, skilling and other opportunities for 4.1 Crore youth with a total budget outlay of Rs 2 Lakh Crore.
Hans India
25 minutes ago
- Hans India
India to chair brics next year: Will define BRICS in new form says PM Modi
Rio de Janeiro: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India would redefine the BRICS grouping under its upcoming chairmanship by focusing on "Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability." Addressing the BRICS Summit in Brazil, Modi affirmed that New Delhi would carry forward the spirit of people-centric progress during its leadership of the bloc comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. "In the coming year, under India's BRICS Chairmanship, we will continue close cooperation on all subjects," the Prime Minister said. The PM underlined how India's presidency of the G20 elevated the concerns of the developing world and promised a similar approach for BRICS. "Just as during our G-20 Presidency, we ensured inclusivity and prioritized issues of the Global South in the agenda," he said, "In the same way, during our BRICS Chairmanship, we will take this forum forward with a people-centric approach and the spirit of Humanity First." This message of unity and collaboration was reflected earlier in the day, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other BRICS leaders, partners and outreach invitees, gathered for the traditional family photo at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro on Monday morning. The summit brought together leaders and representatives from BRICS nations and partner countries to discuss cooperation and strategic partnerships, marking a significant moment of unity and collaboration among the countries that the grouping represents. Hosted by Brazil from July 7 to July 9, the summit saw leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and new members Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the UAE, and Indonesia come together during the event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 17th BRICS Summit being held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 6-7, 2025, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement. During the summit, the leaders held productive discussions on various issues on the BRICS agenda, including reform of global governance, enhancing the voice of the global south, peace and security, strengthening multilateralism, development issues, and Artificial Intelligence. Modi thanked the President of Brazil for his warm hospitality and the successful organisation of the Summit, the statement added.
Hans India
25 minutes ago
- Hans India
Yesvantpur - Kacheguda Vande Bharat Express to run with 16 coaches from Tomorrow
Bengaluru: The South Western Railway has announced the expansion of the Kacheguda–Yesvantpur–Kacheguda Vande Bharat Express, a premier high-speed train service between Hyderabad and Bengaluru. Starting July 10, the train will operate with 16 coaches, doubling its capacity to accommodate 1,128 passengers. Previously running with just 8 coaches and a seating capacity of 530 passengers, the Vande Bharat Express on this route will now feature 14 Chair Cars (1,024 seats) and 2 Executive Class coaches (104 seats). This move is aimed at meeting the increasing demand from passengers traveling between the two major IT hubs of South India. Train No. 20703/20704 was initially launched with 1 Executive Coach and 7 Chair Cars. Responding to the significant rise in passenger demand, the railway authorities have decided to add 8 more coaches to the rake. Speaking on the development, Sandeep Mathur, General Manager, South Western Railway, said: 'Doubling the number of coaches will greatly enhance the availability of seats for passengers travelling between Bengaluru and Hyderabad. This expansion will improve travel convenience for IT professionals, business travellers, and tourists alike.' The Vande Bharat Express between Kacheguda and Yesvantpur was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 24, 2023. With this latest upgrade, the train service promises a more comfortable and efficient journey for a larger number of travelers. The railway authorities have assured that all new coaches are equipped with modern amenities and safety features, maintaining the premium standards of Vande Bharat trains. This enhancement is a part of the broader initiative to boost regional connectivity and promote faster, safer travel in South India.
