PM Modi e-inaugurates 4 redeveloped Gujarat railway stations under Amrit Bharat Scheme
Synopsis
In a single virtual event, PM Modi dedicated 75 redeveloped railway stations to the nation, with Gujarat accounting for four — Pratapnagar, Godhra, Porbandar, and Bhaktinagar. At ₹109 crore combined, these additions take Gujarat's Amrit Bharat tally to 22, with 87 more stations still under construction across the state.
Key Takeaways
PM Modi virtually inaugurated 4 redeveloped stations — Pratapnagar, Godhra, Porbandar, and Bhaktinagar — in Gujarat on 17 July .
The four stations were redeveloped at a combined cost of ₹109 crore under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme .
Gujarat's total count of modernised Amrit Bharat stations now stands at 22 , after 18 were inaugurated in May last year .
The event was part of a national programme in which 75 railway stations across India were dedicated to the nation simultaneously.
Redevelopment work is currently underway at 87 additional stations across Gujarat.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, 17 July virtually inaugurated four redeveloped railway stations — Pratapnagar, Godhra, Porbandar, and Bhaktinagar — in Gujarat, under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The four stations, redeveloped at a combined cost of ₹109 crore, bring the total number of modernised Amrit Bharat stations in the state to 22.
Part of a National Push
The Gujarat inaugurations were part of a larger virtual programme in which Prime Minister Modi dedicated 75 redeveloped railway stations across the country to the nation in a single event. The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is the Centre's flagship initiative to overhaul passenger infrastructure at hundreds of smaller and mid-size stations across India.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel attended the state-level ceremony at Pratapnagar Railway Station in Vadodara, where he also visited a special exhibition documenting the transformation of the old station into a modern passenger facility with upgraded amenities and infrastructure.
Gujarat's Expanding Station Network
According to the state government, Prime Minister Modi had previously inaugurated 18 redeveloped railway stations in Gujarat in May last year under the same scheme. Friday's addition of four more takes the cumulative tally to 22. Notably, redevelopment work is currently underway at 87 additional stations across Gujarat, signalling that the state's modernisation drive is far from complete.
Who Attended the Ceremony
The programme at Pratapnagar was attended by Minister of State Manisha Vakil, Gujarat Legislative Assembly Chief Whip Balkrishna Shukla, Member of Parliament Hemang Joshi, and Vadodara Mayor Geeta Makwana, along with local elected representatives and dignitaries. Senior officials including Vadodara Municipal Commissioner Arun Mahesh Babu, Vadodara Police Commissioner Narasimha Komar, the Divisional Railway Manager of the Vadodara Division, and a large number of citizens were also present.
What the Redevelopment Entails
The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme focuses on improving passenger-facing facilities — including waiting areas, sanitation, accessibility ramps, improved lighting, and better concourse design — while retaining operational continuity. The scheme is part of Indian Railways' broader capital expenditure push, which has seen record annual budgetary allocations in recent years.
What's Next
With 87 more stations in Gujarat currently under redevelopment, the state is on course to significantly expand its modernised station count in the coming months. Nationwide, the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme covers hundreds of stations, and Friday's mass virtual inauguration underscores the Centre's intent to accelerate visible infrastructure delivery ahead of the political calendar.
Point of View
But the gap between inauguration ceremonies and on-ground passenger experience at smaller stations has historically been wide. The scheme's real test will come when independent audits assess whether upgraded amenities are maintained beyond the ribbon-cutting.
NationPress
17 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme?
The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is the Central government's initiative to modernise hundreds of smaller and mid-size railway stations across India, upgrading passenger facilities such as waiting areas, sanitation, accessibility, and concourse design. It is part of Indian Railways' broader infrastructure overhaul.
Which four Gujarat stations did PM Modi inaugurate on 17 July?
Prime Minister Modi virtually inaugurated Pratapnagar, Godhra, Porbandar, and Bhaktinagar railway stations in Gujarat on 17 July. The four stations were redeveloped at a combined cost of ₹109 crore.
How many Amrit Bharat stations has Gujarat now completed?
Gujarat now has 22 completed Amrit Bharat stations. The latest four were inaugurated on 17 July 2025, adding to the 18 stations previously inaugurated in May last year.
How many more Gujarat stations are still under redevelopment?
According to the state government, redevelopment work is currently underway at 87 additional railway stations across Gujarat under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
Who attended the state-level ceremony in Vadodara?
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel led the state-level programme at Pratapnagar Railway Station in Vadodara. Also present were Minister of State Manisha Vakil, MP Hemang Joshi, Vadodara Mayor Geeta Makwana, Municipal Commissioner Arun Mahesh Babu, Police Commissioner Narasimha Komar, and the Divisional Railway Manager of the Vadodara Division.
