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Railway budget shows where we want to take India: Modi

| | Jul 08, 2014, at 07:28 pm
New Delhi, July 8 (IBNS) Prime Minister Nanrendra Modi immediately after the presentation of what is termed as an aggressive Railway Budget said on Tuesday that it showed where his government wants to take India.

"This Budget shows where we want to take the railways and at the same time where we want to take India through the railways," said the PM in a televised speech.

"Rail Budget shows the important role of Railways in India's development journey," said the PM, adding that "this Budget strengthens institutional mechanism."

"It focuses on transparency and integrity," he said.

"Railway Budget keeps in mind the development of India. We can see the great use of technology also," said Modi.

Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda on Tuesday presented the Narendra Modi government's maiden Railway Budget focussing on a public-private partnership in infrastructure development, announcing introduction of a diamond quadrilateral of high speed trains, an inaugural bullet train service besides harping on e-ticketing augmentation, safety of passengers and cleanliness.

While the Lok Sabha was adjourned after budget speech of Sadananda Gowda amid din by disgruntled MPs of Opposition from various regions, Gowda promised on infrastructure and modernization besides taking forward wi-fi system.

"I have an open mind to correct," said Gowda, who emphasised on logistic parks and private freight terminals on PPP model.

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