Arun Kumar Das
Patna, Jul 18: In a boost to Bihar’s connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched four Amrit Bharat fully non-AC trains with four unreserved coaches, ahead of the state assembly elections.
The PM also dedicated to the nation the development works worth Rs 7200 crore, including software technology parks, road projects among others.
Like Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat trains are also equipped with upgraded passenger amenities like mobile charger for each seat, comfortable seats, LED lights, Passenger Information Systems and clean toilets among others.
The Amrit Bharat services were launched for Patna – New Delhi, Motihari – New Delhi, Darbhanga – Lucknow, Malda Town – Lucknow sections.
The routes were selected considering the movement of the workforce to their destinations. These routes were always in high demand for the passengers movement in the region.
There were school students, NGO volunteers, and school teachers, rail enthusiasts and Kanwariyas among others.
Loco Pilot S Yadav is excited as he will be driving the train in its inaugural run. “I am fortunate that the train that I have got the opportunity to be given the responsibility for today,” Yadav said.
The 22-coach train with push-pull loco system is capable of running with 130 kmp maximum speed. The Push-Pull system envisaged double engine with one from the front and the other at the rear to haul the train at a higher speed.
The inauguration of these new trains aim to provide affordable modern, and comfortable travel for passengers, particularly in Bihar and eastern India.
In a major step towards strengthening the fisheries and aquaculture sector in Bihar, the Prime Minister also inaugurated a series of fisheries development projects sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). This will mark the launch of modern fisheries infrastructure, including new fish hatcheries, biofloc units, ornamental fish farming, integrated aquaculture units, and fish feed mills across various districts in Bihar.
The Prime Minister also released 400 crore rupees to more than 61,000 Self-Help Groups in Bihar under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).
Besides, the Prime Minister handed over keys to some beneficiaries as a part of Griha Pravesh of 12,000 beneficiaries and released over 160 crore rupees to 40,000 beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin. (BVI)
