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Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has revealed the approval of the Vikramshila Kataria project, a major infrastructure initiative that will construct a 2.44 km bridge over the Ganga River. Announced yesterday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this project is set to address the saturated capacity of existing bridges and significantly enhance regional connectivity.
The new bridge is envisioned as a crucial corridor linking Northern India, including Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and extending to the North Eastern regions and Nepal. The project aims to alleviate current congestion and facilitate smoother transportation across these areas, thereby fostering economic growth and regional integration.
Vaishnaw highlighted the necessity of this development, stating, “The capacity of the existing bridges over the River Ganga is already saturated. There was an urgent requirement to build a new bridge to ensure a robust connectivity corridor.” The Vikramshila Kataria bridge is expected to play a pivotal role in easing travel and transportation challenges in the region.
The initiative is poised to bring substantial benefits to a broad area, improving access and mobility for millions of residents and enhancing trade and travel between India and Nepal. The project’s strategic importance underscores the government’s commitment to modernizing infrastructure and promoting regional connectivity.