Kadapa MP seeks ‘Amrit Bharat’ upgrade for Yerraguntla station
Kadapa MP Y.S. Avinash Reddy has requested the Union Railway Minister to include the Yerraguntla railway station in the 'Amrit Bharat Station' scheme. He argued that the station's proximity to industrial hubs justifies its modernization.
Why it matters
It illustrates the process of regional political lobbying for infrastructure development and resource allocation.
Kadapa MP Y.S. Avinash Reddy has urged the Ministry of Railways to take up development, upgradation and modernisation of Yerraguntla railway station falling under his constituency under ‘Amrit Bharat Station’ scheme.
As 74 stations in Andhra Pradesh have been identified for development under this scheme, Mr. Reddy formally met Union Minister for Railways Ashwani Vaishnaw at New Delhi on Thursday and sought the inclusion of Yerraguntla under the scheme.
While pointing out that stations with lower footfalls had been selected for upgrade, he said that Yerraguntla was located close to several cement factories as well as Proddatur town, which is known for its gold trade.
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