A work namely “Ayodhya-Redevelopment of station and circulating area etc. in connection with development of stations of religious & cultural importance” is sanctioned.  The cost of the work is Rs. 104.77 Crores. A total expenditure of Rs. 20.61 Crores has been incurred. The outlay for F.Y. 2020-21 is Rs. 18.16 crores.  The executive agency for the project is M/S RITES Ltd.

The scope of the work includes provision of new station building, two new modern foot over bridges, improvement to all existing platforms, development of existing circulating areas, improved signages, etc.

The work is in progress and is planned to be completed during the financial year 2021-22.

This information was given by the Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.

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