The Railway Minister stated the project will generate 2 crore man-days of employment<\/strong> and bring significant economic benefits by saving 22 crore liters of diesel annually\u2014translating to Rs 2,500 crore in cost savings. Industrial hubs like Baloda Bazar and Kharsia\u2014key cement-producing regions\u2014will be seamlessly integrated into the network.<\/p>\n The route will also link to the Lakshmi Narayan Temple<\/strong>, associated with the legend of Mata Shabari from the Ramayana, boosting religious tourism. Additionally, regions known for Kosa silk<\/strong>\u2014a key cultural and economic asset of Chhattisgarh\u2014will now have improved market access via the railway.<\/p>\n To reduce congestion, freight trains will bypass cities while passenger trains will continue entering urban centers\u2014a strategic shift aimed at balancing growth and convenience.<\/p>\n Massive Investment and Historic Progress<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cUnder PM Narendra Modi\u2019s leadership, the railway budget for Chhattisgarh has grown 22 times<\/strong>, crossing Rs 6,900 crore,\u201d Vaishnaw added. Since 2014, the state has seen 1,125 km of new track construction<\/strong>, surpassing even the entire railway length of Dubai.<\/p>\n A total investment exceeding Rs 47,000 crore has been earmarked for Chhattisgarh. Thirty-two stations are being redeveloped with modern amenities, many of which will be completed by year-end.<\/p>\n The minister also gave updates on other key projects:<\/p>\n Dallirajhara\u2013Raoghat line<\/strong> nearing completion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n DPR finalization<\/strong> for Raoghat\u2013Jagdalpur line<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Gevra\u2013Pendra Road<\/strong> line progressing rapidly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Gauge conversion and line doubling<\/strong> for routes including Rajnandgaon\u2013Nagpur, Jharsuguda\u2013Bilaspur, and Anuppur\u2013Ambikapur<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n A Game-Changer for Chhattisgarh\u2019s Development: CM Vishnu Dev Sai<\/strong><\/p>\n Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai termed the Kharsia-Naya Raipur-Parmalkasa project a \u201chistoric step\u201d<\/strong> for Chhattisgarh. \u201cThis will connect major districts like Janjgir-Champa, Sakti, Baloda Bazar, Raipur, Durg, and Rajnandgaon. It\u2019s not just infrastructure, it\u2019s a catalyst for employment, industry, and prosperity,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Highlighting the state\u2019s industrial potential, the CM emphasized that the improved rail connectivity would transform Baloda Bazar and Janjgir<\/strong> into thriving industrial hubs\u2014especially for cement, thanks to abundant limestone reserves.<\/p>\n He also stressed that the direct link to Naya Raipur<\/strong> will significantly improve the capital\u2019s connectivity to metro cities like Mumbai and Kolkata. \u201cThis will reduce logistics costs, speed up the movement of agricultural goods, minerals, and construction material, and give fresh momentum to the development of Naya Raipur,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n Gratitude to Central Government<\/strong><\/p>\n Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Tokhan Sahu, joined CM Sai in expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Modi and Railway Minister Vaishnaw for this transformational initiative. \u201cThis is a proud moment for every citizen of Chhattisgarh. We are grateful for the vision and support of the central government,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n With work set to begin soon, the Kharsia\u2013Parmalkasa rail corridor stands poised to reshape the economic geography of Chhattisgarh and power the state into a new era of connectivity-driven growth<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Rs 8,741 crore project to generate 2 crore man-days of employment, connect major districts and industrial hubs<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":854,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[116,118,117],"tags":[152],"class_list":["post-853","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-breaking-news","category-chhattishgarh","category-state","tag-kharsia-parmalkasa-rail-line"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thefrontpage24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8535a20d-225c-41e1-9ff8-c5328b74e344.jpeg\")
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