CCEA Approves 7 Multi-tracking Projects
- The cabinet committee on Economic Affairs chaired by PM Narendra Modi, approved 7 projects of the ministry of railways with an estimated cost of around Rs. 32,500 crore, with 100% funding from Central Government on August 16, 2023.
- The projects covering 35 district in 9 states i.e.: (1) Uttar Pradesh, (2) Bihar, (3) Telangana, (4) Andhra Pradesh, (5) Maharashtra, (6) Gujarat, (7) Odisha, (8) Jharkhand, (9) West Bengal.
- The projects are result of PM-Gati Shakti National Plan for Multi-Model connectivity.