The Indian government has approved the construction of a new 309-kilometer railway line between Indore and Manmad. This project will provide direct connectivity between the JNPT gateway port and other state ports to the Pithampur auto cluster, which houses 90 large and 700 small and medium industries. The estimated cost of...
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the project is ₹18,036 crore, and it is expected to be completed by 2028-29. This project will benefit the two states of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh by providing a shorter rail route between Mumbai and Indore, connecting unconnected regions, and boosting tourism in the region. The project is expected to generate direct employment for approximately 102 lakh man-days during construction and will contribute to the movement of goods like agricultural products, fertilizers, containers, iron ore, steel, cement, and POL, leading to an estimated increase in freight traffic of around 26 MTPA.