PM Narendra Modi likely to inaugurate four new city stations on October 26
- Ryhea George
- 12 Oct, 2023
Four stations scheduled for inauguration are Ranjanpada, Dronagiri, Nhava Sheva, and Uran, all of which are part of the second phase of the Nerul-Belapur-Seawoods-Uran project
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) is in full swing, ensuring the city's cleanliness and maintenance in preparation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit. Concurrently, the Central Railway department has made an announcement about the inauguration of four new stations during the Prime Minister's visit, scheduled for October 26, 2023. It is yet to be confirmed whether the inauguration will be conducted in person or virtually, according to official sources.
Shubhangi Patil, Assistant Executive Engineer of the Juinagar Division within the Central Railway, shared details regarding the forthcoming station inaugurations. She stated, "The four primary stations set for inauguration are Ranjanpada, Dronagiri, Nhava Sheva, and Uran, all of which are part of the second phase of the Nerul-Belapur-Seawoods-Uran project (NBSU). Kharkopar and Bamandongri, belonging to the first phase of the same project, are already commissioned and operational. The presence of the Prime Minister at the inauguration, either in person or virtually, is yet to be confirmed. However, there may be the attendance of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis."
Furthermore, the remaining stations awaiting inauguration include Targhar from the first phase and Gavan stations from the second phase. Targhar station's construction is already complete, while Gavan station is expected to take approximately six more months before it is ready for inauguration.
While explaining about the delay in the inauguration, Patil said, "Since all the railway stations are typically preferred to be inaugurated after the monsoon season, hence despite the station work being completed in May, 2023, we decided to wait until October for the inauguration".
