The Prime Minister's ambitious 'Gati Shakti' scheme is causing frustration for railway passengers in Barkakana, Jharkhand. Despite a groundbreaking ceremony held on August 6, 2023, to improve infrastructure at 508 stations nationwide, including 20 in Jharkhand, the progress at Barkakana Junction under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme has been sluggish. The...
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quality of work is also being criticized, with reports of shoddy construction and indifference from officials. The slow pace and poor quality of construction are causing inconveniences for passengers, including obstructed access and safety hazards. The construction work has been ongoing for nearly six months, leaving the station area cluttered with construction materials and posing a risk to passengers navigating the uneven pathways.