The Ministry of Rural Development highlights the importance of Indian Railways as integral to both the national economy and identity. Minister of State Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani virtually attended the inauguration of the redeveloped Sullurupeta railway station in Andhra Pradesh, completed under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme with an investment of Rs. 14.5 Crore. The station's significance stems from its location in the Tirupati district and proximity to Sriharikota spaceport. The Minister noted a substantial increase in railway budget allocation for Andhra Pradesh, rising to Rs. 9,417 Crore in 2025-26, a tenfold increase compared to 2009-14. Infrastructure development in the state includes 414 km of new rail lines, doubling of 1,217 km, and electrification of 3,748 km. A total of 41 projects worth Rs 34,700 crore have been sanctioned in the last 11 years, with 73 stations in Andhra Pradesh being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Rural Development: An Indian government ministry responsible for rural development.
Railways: Refers to the Indian Railways, a major transportation network in India.
MoS Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani: Minister of State (MoS) Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, associated with the Ministry of Rural Development and Communications.
Sullurupeta Railway station: A railway station in Andhra Pradesh, India, that has been redeveloped.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India where the Sullurupeta railway station is located.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi - the source of the press release.
Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications: Official title of Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani.
Indian railways: The railway system of India.
Amrit Bharat Station scheme: A scheme for the redevelopment of railway stations in India.
Prime Minister: Refers to the Prime Minister of India, who virtually inaugurated the redeveloped Sullurupeta railway station.
Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India.
India: The country where the railway station is located and where the Amrit Bharat Station scheme is being implemented.
Tirupati: A sacred district in India near the Sullurupeta railway station.
Sriharikota: India's premier spaceport, located near the Sullurupeta railway station.
Rs.9,417 Crore: The budget allocation for railway projects in Andhra Pradesh in 2025-26.
Rs 34,700 crore: Total amount of 41 sanctioned railway projects.
202526: Fiscal year referenced in the notification.
200914: Years referenced for budget comparison.
73 stations: The number of stations in Andhra Pradesh being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
Ministry of Rural Development
Railways are part of our economy and our identity:
MoS Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani
Redeveloped Sullurupeta Railway station in Andhra
Pradesh inaugurated
Posted On: 22 MAY 2025 2:02PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani has
said the Indian railways are not just a part of our economy but also a part of our identity. Speaking after the
virtual inauguration of the Sullurupeta railway station (redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme) in
Andhra Pradesh by the Prime Minister today, the Union Minister said the Indian Railways carry over two
crore passengers everyday and it is the largest employers in the world.
Stating that in today’s India, infrastructure is not just about convenience—it is about confidence, the Minister
said we need stations that are accessible, efficient, and reflective of our national pride. “Under the visionary
leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the railways have been placed at the heart of
India’s development agenda. His approach has been clear: transform railway infrastructure, enhance
passenger experience, and integrate stations with India’s broader urban renewal”, the Minister said.The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme was conceptualised to reimagine over 1,300 stations across India, Shri
Pemmasani has informed that the redevelopment of Sullurupeta railway station was taken up at a cost Rs.14.5
Crore. This station occupies a distinctive place on the Indian railway map as it lies in the sacred district of
Tirupati and serves as the nearest station to Sriharikota, India’s premier spaceport.
Referring to various railway projects taken up in the state of Andhra Pradesh in the last 11 years, the Minister
has elaborated that the budget allocation rose to Rs.9,417 Crore in 2025–26 which is more than 10 times than
that allocated in 2009–14. A total of 414 KMs of new rail lines were added, 1,217 KMs doubled and at total
of 3,748 KMs line electrified. A total of 41 projects, amounting to Rs 34,700 crore, have been sanctioned in
the last 11 years. Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme alone, a record breaking 73 stations in AndhraPradesh are being redeveloped, he added.
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