Ministry of Railways

February 14, 2025 11:49 AM

Government of India sanctions Rs.3,295.76 crore for 40 tourism projects, enhances infrastructure to position India as a Global Tourist Hub

The Government of India has taken several key initiatives to position the country as a premier global tourist destination during the Amrit Kaal. These efforts aim to boost tourism by enhancing infrastructure and delivering an improved travel experience for both domestic and international visitors. The Ministry of Tourism has been actively promoting India's diverse tourism destinations and products through a variety of promotional activities. This includes media campaigns, social media promotion...

Cabinet approves Rs 6,798 crore rail projects to boost connectivity and reduce CO2 emissions

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved two major railway projects with a combined cost of Rs 6,798 crore. These projects, part of the Ministry of Railways' initiatives, aim to enhance connectivity, reduce logistics costs, and decrease carbon emissions over the next five years. The first project involves doubling the Narkatiaganj-Raxaul-Sitamarhi-Darbhanga and Sitamarhi-Muzaffarpur sections in Bihar, covering 256 kilometers. This will improve access to Nepal, northeastern ...