Remaining Stations Under 'Adarsh Station Scheme' To be Upgraded By 2024: Railway Minister

40 stations in Rajasthan, 16 stations in Haryana, 45 stations in Madhya Pradesh and 32 stations in Gujrat were identified for upgradation under Adarsh Station Scheme.

As many as 1,253 railway stations identified for upgrading under the 'Adarsh Station' scheme will be upgraded in the Financial Year 2023-24, Union Minister Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Rajya Sabha on Friday.

"1253 Railway Stations were identified to be upgraded under Adarsh Station Scheme, out of this 1218 stations have been upgraded so far and the remaining stations are targeted for completion in the Financial Year 2023-24," the minister said in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha.

Minister further informed that in all 40 stations in Rajasthan, 16 stations in Haryana, 45 stations in Madhya Pradesh and 32 stations in Gujrat were identified for upgradation under Adarsh Station Scheme.

All identified stations of Rajasthan, Haryana and Gujrat have been developed under Adarsh Station Scheme.