Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: Railways redevelops 10 stations at Rs 424 crore

📌 Summary:

• Indian Railways completed redevelopment of 10 stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) at a total cost of Rs 424.02 crore
• The stations are located across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Telangana and Rajasthan
• ABSS, launched in 2022, aims at long-term development and upgradation of stations via master plans, multimodal connectivity and improved passenger accessibility
• Jalandhar Cantt station (Punjab, 110 years old) redeveloped at Rs 125 crore with a double-height air concourse, steel platform roofing, slip-resistant flooring, LED lighting, two-sided entry and two new Foot Over Bridges
• Baramati station (Maharashtra, Pune; serving ~1,800 passengers/day) upgraded at Rs 11.40 crore with new station building, parking, waiting hall and Divyangjan-friendly amenities
• Focus areas: aesthetics, accessibility (Divyangjan-friendly), multimodal connectivity, modern passenger amenities and second-entry integration with the city

🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS3 — infrastructure development, railway modernisation, urban connectivity; a flagship government scheme.

📝 Prelims Facts:

• Amrit Bharat Station Scheme launched in 2022; 10 stations redeveloped at Rs 424.02 crore
• States covered: Delhi, UP, Odisha, Punjab, Telangana, Rajasthan
• Jalandhar Cantt (Rs 125 crore) and Baramati (Rs 11.40 crore) among the redeveloped stations

🔑 Key Term: Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) — Indian Railways’ programme for continuous, long-term redevelopment and modernisation of railway stations.