Articles tagged under: Taranga

Over ₹33 crore allocated for archaeological excavations in Gujarat in last 5 years

November 25, 2024
Over ₹33 crore allocated for archaeological excavations in Gujarat in last 5 years

New Delhi: The Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, today provided an update on the archaeological excavations conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in Gujarat over the past five years. In response to a query in the Lok Sabha, the Minister outlined the sites explored, the funds allocated, and the identification process behind these excavations. According to the Minister, ASI has carried out excavations at several significant ancient sites across Gujarat. ...Read More

Ambaji line was a century old demand; it will have 11 tunnels, over 200 bridges: Railway officials

July 14, 2022
Ambaji line was a century old demand; it will have 11 tunnels, over 200 bridges: Railway officials

Gandhinagar: The union cabinet on Wednesday approved Taranga Hill-Ambaji-Abu Road new rail line project to provide connectivity and improve mobility in the area. While giving an overview of the project, Anil Khandelwal, Principal Executive Director, Gati Shakti Mission of Railway Ministry in his talk with Doordarshan News Girnar, said, "The first project report for Taranga Hill-Ambaji railway route came out in 1930 that suggested the development of a meter gauge line on the route." "So th...Read More

Union Cabinet approves Taranga Hill – Ambaji – Abu Road new railway line project

July 13, 2022

Gandhinagar: Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendrabhai Modi has today approved Taranga Hill-Ambaji-Abu Road new rail line project to provide connectivity and improve mobility. The estimated cost of this project is Rs. 2798.16 crore and will be completed by 2026-27. The total length of this proposed line shall be 116.65 kms. Proposed line will attract investment and trigger socio-economic development in the area. It will create employment opportunity for about 40 lakh man-days d...Read More