Karnataka rail infrastructure to get `60 bn boost

The Karnataka and the Union Governments will jointly implement railway projects worth Rs 6,000 crore in the state. Of the total amount to be invested, the state government will contribute Rs 3,600 crore. The project aims to expand railway network in order to achieve the twin objectives  of connectivity to the hinterland and economic growth  of the backward areas. The new projects include Gadag-Haveri, Davanagere-Tumkur, Whitefield-Kolar, Kudachio-Bagalkot and Rayadurg-Raichur. Contact: Government of Karnataka. Website: www.karnataka.gov.in