Cabinet approves Varanasi-Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya multitracking with new rail-cum-road bridge over Ganga
On 16 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved the ₹2,642 crore Varanasi-Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction multitracking project in Uttar Pradesh, including a new rail-cum-road bridge across the Ganga.
Summary
On 16 October 2024, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved a Ministry of Railways project in Uttar Pradesh costing about ₹2,642 crore: multitracking of the Varanasi-Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (DDU) Junction route, including a new rail-cum-road bridge over the Ganga and 3rd and 4th railway lines. The route faces heavy congestion from passenger and freight traffic, including coal. The project covers 2 districts in UP, will add about 30 km to the network, will be completed in four years, and is a result of the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan.
Key facts
- Date
- 16 Oct 2024
- Project
- Varanasi-Pt. DDU Junction multitracking
- Cost
- ₹2,642 crore (approx.)
- Key feature
- New rail-cum-road bridge over the Ganga; 3rd and 4th lines
- Completion
- Four years
- Coverage
- 2 districts of UP; ~30 km added
- Planning
- PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan
Practice MCQs 3 questions
The Varanasi-Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya multitracking project approved on 16 October 2024 includes a new rail-cum-road bridge across which river?
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Correct answer: B — Ganga
PIB, 16 Oct 2024: Cabinet approves construction of Varanasi-Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya multitracking including a new Rail-cum-Road Bridge across Ganga River.
What is the estimated cost of the Varanasi-Pt. DDU multitracking project approved on 16 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2,642 crore
PIB, 16 Oct 2024: the total estimated cost of the project is Rs 2,642 crore (approx.).
Within how many years is the Varanasi-Pt. DDU multitracking project (approved 16 October 2024) to be completed?
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Correct answer: C — Four years
PIB, 16 Oct 2024: the project will be completed in Four years.