Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the redeveloped Deshnoke railway station in Bikaner, Rajasthan, along with 102 other stations upgraded under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. This nationwide project aims to modernize railway infrastructure, focusing on enhanced passenger comfort, cleanliness, and connectivity.
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