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  • 22 July, 2022

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TARANGA HILL-AMBAJI-ABU ROAD

TARANGA HILL-AMBAJI-ABU ROAD

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the construction of the Taranga Hill-Ambaji- Abu Road new rail line which is to be constructed by the Ministry of Railways at an estimated cost of Rs 2798.16 crore. The total length of the new rail line will be 116.65 km and is expected to be completed by 2026-27

The route will go via Rajasthan's Sirohi district, as well as Gujarat's Banaskantha and Mahesana districts.

Significance of the project

  • It would enhance connectivity and improve mobility leading to the overall socio-economic development of that region.?
  • As it connects the important pilgrimage sites and hence, it will facilitate easy travel for millions of devotees.
  • It would also provide faster movement of agricultural and local goods, further it will enhance the connectivity between Gujarat and Rajasthan.?
  • It would provide the alternative route for the existing Ahmedabad-Abu Road railway line.

Important pilgrim site

  • Ambaji is a famous pilgrimage temple site which is located in Gujarat and is included in 51 Shaktipeeths.
  • It attracts millions of devotees from Gujarat as well as other parts of the country and abroad every year. Hence, this rail line will provide easy travel for these millions of devotees.
  • Further, the devotees would visit the Ajitnath Jain temple (one of the 24 holy Jain Tirthankaras) at Taranga Hill and would also be greatly benefitted from this rail connectivity.

Source: PIB


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