In a post on X, the Chief Minister expressed: “All 103 Amrit Stations across India, including 19 in Uttar Pradesh, inaugurated today by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, embody New India’s blend of heritage preservation with development and reflect a synergy of speed and pride.” He highlighted that these stations not only feature modern facilities but also promote regional culture and improve connectivity.

**Renovated Stations in Uttar Pradesh**
The stations revamped under this scheme in Uttar Pradesh include Balrampur, Bareilly City, Bijnor, Fatehabad, Gola Gokarnanath, Govardhan, Govindpuri, Hathras City, Idgah Agra, Izzatnagar, Karchana, Mailani, Pukhrayan, Ramghat Halt, Saharanpur, Siddharthnagar, Suremanpur, Swaminarayan Chhapia, and Ujhani. The redevelopment aims to create a smoother and more enjoyable travel experience for railway passengers in the state.

New features include state-of-the-art waiting rooms, escalators, lifts, amenities for the differently-abled, digital displays, green energy infrastructure, and elements of local architecture. These enhancements are expected to improve passenger comfort and stimulate the local economy.

“I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Prime Minister for these Amrit stations, which provide passengers with modern, integrated facilities for an accessible and enriching travel experience!” added the CM.

The 103 redeveloped stations, situated in 86 districts across 18 states and Union Territories, have been developed at a cost exceeding Rs 1,100 crore. As part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, over 1,300 stations nationwide are being transformed to reflect regional architecture and enhance passenger amenities.

Over the past 11 years, the Modi administration has laid 34,000 km of rail tracks and electrified an additional 47,000 km. Advancements include the introduction of trains like Vande Bharat, Namo Bharat, and Amrit Bharat, along with the conversion of 42,000 ICF coaches into LHB coaches.

For the first time since independence, small and medium stations have received targeted attention. In 2023-24, the foundation for the redevelopment of 1,062 stations was laid. Over the next eight months, 100 more stations are expected to be ready, with work on 500 stations scheduled for completion by 2027.

Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, chaired a meeting regarding the rollout of electric buses under the PM e-Drive Scheme, focusing on the states of Telangana, Karnataka, Delhi, and Gujarat. This initiative marks a significant advancement in the government’s commitment to promoting clean and inclusive urban transportation solutions across India.

“Thanks to the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is making significant progress towards sustainable urban mobility,” stated Mr. Kumaraswamy. “From Bengaluru to Delhi, cities are embracing electric buses to enhance public transport and make it cleaner, smarter, and more efficient.”

“This isn’t just about distributing electric buses—we are innovating and prioritizing environmental sustainability in the future of India’s transportation system,” the Union Minister emphasized. “By working closely with states like Telangana, Karnataka, Delhi, and Gujarat, we are fully committed to fulfilling the promises of the PM e-Drive.”

The PM e-Drive initiative aims to deploy 14,028 electric buses, with a total investment of ₹10,900 crore planned over two years, from April 2024 to March 2026. This scheme is one of the largest national efforts globally to electrify public transport at scale.