Bikaner: The central government is set to launch several development projects in Bikaner, Rajasthan on 22 May. For this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bikaner, where he will unveil and lay the foundation stone for a series of infrastructure, rail, road, and power projects worth over Rs. 26,000 crore.Â
As part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, the PM will inaugurate the redeveloped Deshnoke railway station. Designed with architectural elements inspired by the nearby Karni Mata Temple, the station caters to pilgrims and tourists and is built to enhance passenger amenities and reflect regional heritage.
He will also flag off the new Bikaner-Mumbai express train, strengthening long-distance rail connectivity for the region.
Nationwide Railway Infrastructure Upgrade
In a significant boost to Indian Railways, PM Modi will also inaugurate 103 redeveloped Amrit Bharat stations across 86 districts in 18 states and union territories, developed at a cost of over Rs. 1,100 crore. These stations are part of a broader plan to modernise more than 1,300 stations nationwide with state-of-the-art amenities and local architectural themes.
Major Push for Road Infrastructure
Additionally, the PM will lay the foundation stone for three vehicle underpasses and the widening and strengthening of national highways. He will also inaugurate seven completed road projects in Rajasthan, worth over Rs 4,850 crore. These roadways will enhance connectivity up to the Indo-Pak border, crucial for civilian movement and national security.
Green Energy and Power Sector Boost
Reinforcing the government’s commitment to clean energy, PM Modi will lay the foundation stone for solar projects in Bikaner and Nawa (Didwana Kuchaman) and new transmission systems. In addition, he will inaugurate power infrastructure, including the Neemuch-Bikaner transmission link and augmentation projects at the Fatehgarh-II power station, to improve green power generation and reduce carbon emissions.
State Development Projects to Enhance Infrastructure and Services
The PM will also lay the foundation stone, inaugurate, and dedicate 25 key state government projects across Rajasthan. These include the upgrading of 12 state highways spanning over 750 km, worth Rs 3,240 crore, with further expansion plans covering 900 km. Additional inaugurated projects will focus on health, water supply, and rural infrastructure in Bikaner, Udaipur, and other regions.
