11km Balotra-Pachpadra rail line to ease Jodhpur, Delhi travel

• An 11 km new rail line between Balotra and Pachpadra has been approved to strengthen rail connectivity in Rajasthan.
• The new line aims to ease travel between Jodhpur-Ahmedabad and Delhi-Jaipur, benefiting major cities.
• Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw approved the Final Location Survey (FLS) for the project, with a budget of 33 lakh rupees.
• The project is expected to boost social and economic development, create employment, facilitate trade, and improve access to the Pachpadra refinery.
• It will also aid in transporting raw materials and finished products, support agriculture, local industries, and promote regional tourism.

Why It Matters: New rail line eases travel to Jodhpur, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Jaipur, boosting Rajasthan's economy.