Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that development projects worth over 2 lakh crore are in progress in Uttarakhand, with central grants to the state doubling over the past 10 years. Modi assured that the Rishikesh-Karnprayag rail link will be completed by 2026.
Addressing Uttarakhand's 25th foundation day celebration virtually, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that central government-funded development projects worth Rs 2 lakh crore are underway in the state, with a focus on enhancing connectivity in hill areas. He noted that the Rishikesh-Karnprayag rail link, one of the country's most challenging rail projects, is set for completion by 2026 as the grant received by the state from the Centre has doubled over the 10 years. The Rs 20,000 crore project will not only improve access to Badrinath and Kedarnath for tourists but also hold strategic importance for defence forces.
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