Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

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About Amrit Bharat Station Scheme:

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme envisages development of stations on a continuous basis with a long term vision.
Objectives:
- The scheme aims at preparation of Master Plans of the Railway stations and implementation of the Master Plan in phases to enhance the facilities.
- To provide various amenities for the benefit of passengers, including upgrading platforms, providing escalators, lifts, developing parking areas, resting rooms, beautification of stations etc.
- The scheme shall cater for introduction of new amenities as well as upgradation and replacement of existing amenities.
Amenities for Divyangjan at stations shall be as per guidelines issued by Railway Board, from time to time.
A total of 1,275 railway stations including border areas, have been identified for development under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme.
The allocation of funds for the development and maintenance of stations is done Zonal Railway-wise.
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of railways.

Q1) What is the Yatri Mitra Scheme?

The facility of Yatri Mitra Sewa is being provided at major railway stations for enabling passengers viz. differently-abled, ailing and old aged persons to book wheel chair services cum porter services.

Source: Krishnarajapuram and Whitefield railway stations to be revamped under Amrit Bharat Station scheme