Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

✦Key Features

• 1,309 railway stations being upgraded under a master plan approach
• Features: roof plazas connecting both sides, improved waiting halls, modern lighting, accessibility (divyang-friendly)
• Estimated cost: ₹25,000 crore+; largest station redevelopment programme in Indian Railways history
• 553+ stations in various stages of construction/tender (2025)
• Design: local cultural elements incorporated in station architecture
• Segregation of arrival and departure; improved toilets; CCTV surveillance
• Green buildings: solar panels, rainwater harvesting integrated

✓Eligibility Criteria

• All railway stations across India are eligible for consideration under the scheme.
• Selection based on passenger footfall, strategic importance, and potential for urban development.
• Focus on stations that can serve as 'City Centres' with integrated infrastructure.
• Stations identified for redevelopment under previous schemes may also be incorporated.

★Benefits

• Enhanced travel experience for millions of railway passengers with modern amenities.
• Improved connectivity and integration of railway stations with city transport networks.
• Economic boost to local areas through increased commercial activities and 'One Station One Product' sales.
• Creation of a safe, clean, and accessible environment for all commuters, including divyangjans.

▶Application Process

• Identification and selection of stations by the Ministry of Railways and Zonal Railways.
• Preparation of master plans and detailed project reports for selected stations.
• Approval of project plans and allocation of funds.
• Tendering process for awarding contracts to construction and development agencies.
• Execution of modernization and upgradation works in a phased manner.

₹ Budget Allocation

25000

Funding Ratio (Centre:State): 100% Central Government Funding (Ministry of Railways CAPEX)

Historical Context

Launched in February 2023, replacing and consolidating previous station redevelopment schemes to standardize amenities across 1,300+ stations.