New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has announced six ambitious projects worth Rs 12,343 crore within the Railways Ministry on Thursday.

These initiatives aim to streamline operations and alleviate congestion on some of the busiest sections across Indian Railways.

Aligned with Prime Minister Modi's vision of a self-reliant India, the projects are poised to empower communities by fostering comprehensive development, thereby enriching employment and self-employment prospects in the region, as stated by the Ministry of Railways.

Covering 18 districts spread across six states - Rajasthan, Assam, Telangana, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and Nagaland - the approved projects are...