State BJP leaders hailed the Railway Budget presented on Thursday and said that it will fortify the biggest Railways of the world and will bring Indian Railways at par with international operational norms.
BJP State President Dharamlal Kaushik praised the budget and said that it will fetch long term benefits for the Railways which will not only help it become self-sufficient but also more convenient and safe.
He said that the Railway budget for the first time has provision for investment of Rs8.5 lakh crores. This will facilitate completion of pending projects in Chhattisgarh either it be Rowghat Rail project or laying of new tracks in the State.
The Public Private Partnership (PPP) model will play a key role giving new dimension to the Railways. The four research centers will be a milestone in the progress of the Indian Railways, added Kaushik.
BJP National Secretary Ramvichar Netam termed the budget ‘people friendly’. Rail fare has not been increased with special considerations for providing good food, drinking water, women’s safety, care of the elderly and security.