India, March 11 -- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved two multitracking projects of the Railway Ministry connecting West Bengal and Jharkhand with a total cost of Rs 4,474 crore. These projects are the construction of the 4th railway line between Sainthia-Pakur and Santragachi- Kharagpur.

"Boosting rail connectivity and capacity in eastern India ... These projects will enhance efficiency, reduce congestion and strengthen connectivity across these States. They will also improve freight movement, support economic activity and advance sustainable, low-carbon transport,' PM Modi said on X.

The two projects covering 5 districts across the States of West Bengal and Jharkhand...