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Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves Taranga Hill-Ambaji-Abu Road new rail line to provide connectivity and improve mobility” published in PIB on 13th July 2022.
What is the News?
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the construction of Taranga Hill-Ambaji- Abu Road new rail line to be constructed by the Ministry of Railways.
This rail line will traverse through the Sirohi district of Rajasthan and Banaskantha and Mahesana districts of Gujarat.
What is the significance of the Taranga Hill-Ambaji- Abu Road new rail line?
Firstly, Ambaji is a famous important pilgrimage destination and is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths in India and attracts millions of devotees from Gujarat as well as other parts of the country and abroad every year. Hence, this rail line will facilitate easy travel for these millions of devotees.
Secondly, the devotees visiting the Ajitnath Jain temple (one of the 24 holy Jain Tirthankaras) at Taranga Hill would also be greatly benefitted by this connectivity.
Thirdly, it will provide an alternative route for the existing Ahmedabad-Abu Road railway line.
Fourthly, the construction of this rail line will attract investment and lead to the overall socio-economic development of the region.
