Railways have contributed immensely to the overall development of the nation: Gehlot

Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Legislative Council Speaker Basavaraj Horatti, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and others at the inauguration of the redeveloped Alnavar station in Dharwad district on Friday. | Photo credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot said that railways have not only strengthened the Indian economy but also contributed to the overall development of the country.

He was inaugurating a program organized to inaugurate the revamped Alnavar station developed under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme in Dharwad district on Friday. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi practically inaugurated the station.

“Railways are focused on providing world-class passenger services, accelerating electrification of railways and modernizing train operations,” Mr. Gehlot said.

Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Prahlad Joshi said that the station is now equipped with lifts, footbridges, facilities for the disabled besides various modern facilities.

The minister said that along with the reconstruction of the railway station, the railways started developing railway bridges and underbridges.

Mr. Joshi said that the country has now topped the world in terms of expansion of railway lines, while electrification of railways has been completed across the network.

Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti, MLC Pradeep Shettar, Dharwad Deputy Commissioner Snehal R., South Western Railway General Manager Ananth P., senior railway officials and others were present.

Alnavar station was comprehensively rebuilt at a cost of ₹17.2 million and several new facilities and equipment were added. Originally built during the British era, the station building has now been extended with a facade reflecting the art and cultural heritage of the region.

Published – 17 Jul 2026 23:41 IST