On May 22, 2025, the Prime Minister will visit Rajasthan to inaugurate, dedicate, and lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over Rs 26,000 crore in Palana, Bikaner. These projects span railways, roadways, power, water, and new and renewable energy sectors. Key initiatives include the inauguration of 103 redeveloped Amrit Stations across 18 States and Union Territories, the flagging off of the Bikaner-Mumbai express train, and the laying of foundation stones for rail line electrification projects. Road infrastructure will be boosted through the construction of vehicle underpasses and the widening and strengthening of national highways. Power projects, including solar and transmission systems, will also be inaugurated and have their foundation stones laid. Additionally, 25 state government projects will be launched to enhance infrastructure, connectivity, power supply, health services, and water availability, including upgrades to state highways, the inauguration of nursing colleges, and the initiation of water infrastructure projects.
Key Entities Referenced
Prime Minister's Office: The office of the Prime Minister of India.
PM: Refers to the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi.
Rajasthan: A state in India to be visited by the Prime Minister.
22nd May: Date of the Prime Minister's visit to Rajasthan.
Palana: A location in Bikaner, Rajasthan, where development projects will be inaugurated.
Bikaner: A city in Rajasthan where the Prime Minister will be visiting to inaugurate projects.
Railways: One of the sectors included in the development projects.
Roadways: One of the sectors included in the development projects.
Power: One of the sectors included in the development projects.
Water: One of the sectors included in the development projects.
New and Renewable Energy: One of the sectors included in the development projects.
Amrit Stations: Railway stations redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
India: The country where the redeveloped Amrit Stations are located.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi - the source of the notification.
Shri Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India.
Karni Mata temple: A temple in Deshnoke that the Prime Minister will visit.
Deshnoke: A location where the Karni Mata temple is situated, and a redeveloped station is located.
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: A scheme for redeveloping railway stations.
BikanerMumbai express train: A train that will be flagged off by the Prime Minister.
Deshnoke railway station: A railway station redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
Karni Mata Temple: A temple near the Deshnoke railway station, influencing the station's architecture.
Begumpet railway station: A railway station in Telangana inspired by the Kakatiya empire architecture.
Telangana: A state where Begumpet railway station is located.
Kakatiya empire: An empire whose architecture inspired Begumpet railway station.
Thawe station: A railway station in Bihar incorporating murals and artworks.
Bihar: A state where Thawe station is located.
Maa Thawewali: A deity represented in the murals and artworks of Thawe station.
Dakor station: A railway station in Gujarat inspired by Ranchhodrai Ji Maharaj.
Gujarat: A state where Dakor station is located.
Ranchhodrai Ji Maharaj: A deity that inspired Dakor station.
Divyangjan: A term used to refer to Persons with Disabilities.
Indian Railway: The railway network of India, aiming for 100% electrification.
ChuruSadulpur: A rail line to have its foundation stone laid for electrification (58 km).
SuratgarhPhalodi: A rail line to be dedicated to the nation after electrification (336 km).
PhuleraDegana: A rail line to be dedicated to the nation after electrification (109 km).
UdaipurHimmatnagar: A rail line to be dedicated to the nation after electrification (210 km).
PhalodiJaisalmer: A rail line to be dedicated to the nation after electrification (157 km).
Samdari Barmer: A rail line to be dedicated to the nation after electrification (129 km).
National highways: Roads to be widened and strengthened, and vehicle underpasses to be constructed.
IndoPak border: The international boundary with Pakistan, towards which the roadways extend.
Solar projects: Power projects to be established in Bikaner and Nawa in Didwana Kuchaman.
Didwana Kuchaman: Location where a solar project will be established, specifically in Nawa.
PowerGrid Sirohi Transmission Ltd: Transmission Systems for Evacuation of Power Part B.
PowerGrid Mewar Transmission Ltd: Transmission Systems for Evacuation of Power Part E.
PowerGrid Neemuch: Transmission system for Evacuation of Power from Neemuch.
FatehgarhII Power Station: Augmentation of transformation capacity at this power station.
State Highways: 12 State Highways covering a total length of over 750 km will be upgraded.
Rajsamand: Location of a Nursing College to be inaugurated.
Pratapgarh: Location of a Nursing College to be inaugurated.
Bhilwara: Location of a Nursing College to be inaugurated.
Dholpur: Location of a Nursing College to be inaugurated.
Jhunjhunu District: Location of Rural Water Supply and Fluorosis Mitigation Project.
Pali District: Location where restructuring of Urban Water Supply Schemes will occur.
AMRUT 2.0: Scheme under which restructuring of Urban Water Supply Schemes in 7 Towns of Pali District is implemented.
Telangana: State in India where Begumpet railway station is located.
Madhubani paintings: Art form depicted in Thawe station in Bihar.
MJPSSR: An organisation likely responsible for the release, indicated by the 'Release ID'.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to visit Rajasthan on 22nd May
PM to lay the foundation stone, inaugurate and
dedicate to the nation multiple development projects
worth over Rs 26,000 crore in Palana, Bikaner
Projects include Railways, Roadways, Power, Water,
New and Renewable Energy sectors
PM to inaugurate 103 redeveloped Amrit Stations in
86 districts across 18 States and Union Territories of
India
Posted On: 20 MAY 2025 1:06PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan on 22nd May. He will travel to Bikaner and at around
10:30 AM, he will undertake darshan at Karni Mata temple in Deshnoke.
Further at around 11:00 AM, Prime Minister will inaugurate the redeveloped Deshnoke Station
under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and flag-off Bikaner-Mumbai express train. Thereafter, he
will lay the foundation stone, inaugurate and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects
worth over Rs 26,000 crore and also address a public function in Palana.
In line with his commitment to constantly improve and enhance the rail infrastructure in the country,
Prime Minister will inaugurate 103 redeveloped Amrit Stations in 86 districts across 18 States and
Union Territories of India developed at a cost of over Rs 1,100 crore. Over 1,300 stations are being
redeveloped with modern facilities, designed to reflect regional architecture and enhance passenger
amenities under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Deshnoke railway station, serving pilgrims and
tourists visiting the Karni Mata Temple among others, is inspired with temple architecture and arch
and column theme. Begumpet railway station in Telangana is inspired by the architecture of the
Kakatiya empire. Thawe station in Bihar incorporates various murals and art works representing
Maa Thawewali, one of the 52 Shakti Peethas and depicting Madhubani paintings. Dakor station in
Gujarat is inspired by Ranchhodrai Ji Maharaj. The redeveloped Amrit stations across India
integrate modern infrastructure with cultural heritage, passenger-centric amenities including those
for Divyangjan and sustainable practices to enhance the travel experience.
Indian Railway is marching towards 100% electrification of its network, making railway operations
more efficient and environment friendly. In line with this, Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone
of Churu-Sadulpur rail line (58 km) and dedicate to the Nation Suratgarh-Phalodi (336 km); Phulera-Degana (109 km); Udaipur-Himmatnagar (210 km); Phalodi-Jaisalmer (157 km) and Samdari-
Barmer (129 km) rail line electrification.
In a major boost to road infrastructure in the state, Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for
construction of 3 Vehicle Underpasses, widening and strengthening of National highways. He will
also dedicate 7 roadways projects in Rajasthan. The roadways projects, worth over Rs 4850 crore,
will facilitate smoother movement of goods and people. The highways extend up to the Indo-Pak
border, enhancing accessibility for security forces and strengthening India's defence infrastructure.
Furthering the vision of electricity for all and green and clean energy, Prime Minister will lay the
foundation stone of power projects including Solar projects at Bikaner and Nawa in Didwana
Kuchaman, and Transmission Systems for Evacuation of Power Part B PowerGrid Sirohi
Transmission Ltd and Part E PowerGrid Mewar Transmission Ltd. He will also inaugurate power
projects including Solar project at Bikaner, Transmission system for Evacuation of PowerGrid
Neemuch and from Bikaner Complex, Augmentation of transformation capacity at Fatehgarh-II
Power Station which will provide clean energy and reduce carbon emission.
Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone, inaugurate and dedicate 25 important state
government projects across Rajasthan to enhance infrastructure, connectivity, power supply, health
services, and water availability in the state. These include laying of foundation stone and dedication
to the nation of projects for upgrading and maintaining 12 State Highways covering a total length of
over 750 km worth over Rs 3,240 crore; further expansion under the program includes an additional
900 km of new highways. Prime Minister will inaugurate power projects at Bikaner and Udaipur. He
will also inaugurate Nursing Colleges in Rajsamand, Pratapgarh, Bhilwara, Dholpur which will play a
key role in enhancing health infrastructure in the state. He will also lay the foundation stone and
dedicate to the nation various water infrastructure projects in the region including Rural Water
Supply and Fluorosis Mitigation Project in Jhunjhunu District, Restructuring of Urban Water Supply
Schemes in 7 Towns of Pali District under AMRUT 2.0, among others.
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