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09/05/23 06:48 AM IST

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  • The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and Ministry of Railways jointly signed an MoU with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for ‘Station Area Development .
About the project
  • The project aims to develop the areas surrounding the Mumbai – Ahmedabad High-Speed Railway (MAHSR) stations to enhance accessibility and convenience for commuters and promote economic activities in the vicinity of station areas.
  • The MoU is for four high-speed rail stations – Sabarmati, Surat, Virar, and Thane – out of the 12 stations on the route.
  • The seeks to facilitate and enhance the institutional capacity of state governments, municipal corporations, and urban development authorities to plan, develop, and manage surrounding areas of MAHSR stations.
  • The development of these station areas will not only improve the convenience of commuting for passengers but will also have a positive impact on the economic growth of the region.
  • The MoU and the subsequent seminars and field visits represent a significant step forward in realizing the vision of a modern, efficient, and sustainable transportation network in India.
Source- PIB

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