Modi govt approves 3 big Railway projects for Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh at a cost of ₹7,927 crore
Live MintThe Narendra Modi government on Monday approved three railway projects covering seven districts of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Further, the government stated that the projects will promote tourism through improved access to various attractions such as Khajuraho UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ajanta & Ellora Caves UNESCO World Heritage Site, Devgiri Fort, Asirgarh Fort, Rewa Fort, Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary, Keoti Falls, and Purwa Falls etc. In October, the Union Cabinet approved two railway projects covering eight districts of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Bihar. Meanwhile, the government also announced a national mission to promote natural farming among one crore farmers in 7.5 lakh hectare with an outlay of ₹2,481 crore over the next two years.