Cabinet Approves ₹6,405 Crore Multi‑Tracking Projects Across Jharkhand, Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh
Overview & Project Highlights
On 11 June 2025, India’s Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved two major multi‑tracking (doubling) projects under the PM‑Gati Shakti Master Plan:
- Koderma–Barkakana (133 km) in Jharkhand
- Ballari–Chikjajur (185 km) across Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh
These span 318 km, costing ₹6,405 crore, serving 7 districts and ~1,408 villages (~2.8 million residents).
Key Project Data
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Length Covered | 318 km |
| Estimated Cost | ₹6,405 crore |
| Districts Covered | Jharkhand (4), Karnataka (2), Andhra Pradesh (1) |
| Villages Connected | ~1,408 |
| Population Served | ~28.19 lakh (~2.8 million) |
| Employment Generated | 108 lakh human‑days |
| Annual Freight Uplift | 49 MTPA |
| Oil Savings | 52 crore litres |
| CO₂ Reduction | 264 crore kg (≈11 crore trees) |
State‑Wise Highlights
Jharkhand: Koderma–Barkakana Doubling
Vital coal-rich zone, benefits 4 districts, connects ~938 villages, generates ~30.4 MTPA freight traffic.
Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh: Ballari–Chikjajur Doubling
Spans Ballari, Chitradurga, Anantapur; adds 18.9 MTPA freight capacity, reduces diesel use significantly.
Strategic & Environmental Benefits
- Alleviates congestion and enhances reliability
- Boosts logistics for key commodities
- Reduces CO₂ emissions, supporting India’s climate goals
FAQs
- When are these projects expected to complete?
- Completion is estimated within 3 years, by 2028.
- How will villagers benefit?
- They will gain better access to markets, education, and health services.
- Why emphasize doubling?
- It increases capacity and reduces delays for both freight and passengers.
- How does this reduce CO₂ and fuel import?
- Railways are more efficient than road transport, saving fuel and emissions.
Takeaways
- ₹6,405 cr investment for doubling 318 km of railway
- Boosts travel, logistics, and climate resilience
- Aligned with PM‑Gati Shakti’s goals for multi-modal development
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