Newssuper Report Tania Kundu
Kolkata, 22nd May, 2025
Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister has inaugurated, laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth Rs 26,000 crore from Bikaner, Rajasthan today (22.05.2025). Emphasising India’s continuous efforts to modernise its Railway network, Hon’ble PM pointed out the significant infrastructure advancements over the past 11 years, including modernization of more than 1,300 railway stations is being carried out to improve passenger experience significantly. Hon’ble PM has dedicated 103 Amrit Bharat Station today to the Nation of 18 states today through video conferencing, one of which was Kalyani Ghosh Para Station in Sealdah Division.
Kalyani Ghosh Para Station is now upgraded as World standard station with improved station building, Concourse, Circulating area & Facade. The entire station is now fully covered by shed. It’s now loaded with Single/double Face Train Information Boards, GPS Clock, Speaker, GPS Based outdoor True Colour LED Tower Clock etc. For Divyangjans – Two ramps, low height booking counter, Toilet & Water booths have been installed. A fully furnished waiting hall is also there with a small library.
Hon’ble PM has mentioned that, Amrit Bharat Station Scheme plays a pivotal role in achieving goal of modernizing world class Railway stations, loaded with improved modern amenities.
Shri Shantanu Thakur, Hon’ble MOS Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways , Shri Jagannath Sarkar/Hon’ble MP, Shri Ashim Sarkar/Hon’ble MLA, Shri Swapan Majumder,/Hon’ble MLA, Shri Ambika Roy/Hon’ble MLA and Shri Subrata Thakur/Hon’ble MLA were present in the inauguration ceremony. Shri Rajeev Saxena, DRM/Sealdah alongwith Divisional Officers were also present in the dedication function at Kalyani Ghosh Para. About 2300 spectators were also witnessed the historic dedication ceremony today and also expressed their happiness after witnessing station premises with cutting edge technological upgradations.
