Rail Renaissance: Marathwada's Transformation Through Strategic Investments

The BJP-led government, under PM Narendra Modi's tenure, allocated Rs 21,000 crore for railway projects in Maharashtra’s Marathwada, surpassing the UPA's Rs 450 crore. CM Devendra Fadnavis highlighted the delays caused by the previous MVA government's fund release issues. Electrification of Beed-Ahilyanagar is imminent, with extensions planned.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Chhatrapatisambhajinagar | Updated: 17-09-2025 16:34 IST | Created: 17-09-2025 16:34 IST

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The push for improving Maharashtra's rail infrastructure saw a significant financial boost under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, with Rs 21,000 crore allocated over a decade for Marathwada, marking a vast increase from the Rs 450 crore during the previous UPA era. This was emphasized by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis during the inauguration of the Beed-Ahilyanagar railway section.

Fadnavis critiqued the previous Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government for stalling progress by not releasing essential funds for the projects. He credited the current BJP-led government, particularly since 2022, for revitalizing stalled initiatives, with the Beed-Ahilyanagar route expected to be electrified shortly.

Deputy CM Ajit Pawar detailed plans to extend the railway line further, highlighting the long-standing challenges the project faced since its inception in 1996. Further appeals pointed toward broader societal issues, advocating for non-divisive politics and societal welfare improvements.

(With inputs from agencies.)