Siuri Railway Station: A Hub of Literary Heritage Linked to Rabindranath Tagore
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Siuri Railway Station Transformed: Tagore's Legacy Meets Modernity Under Amrit Bharat Scheme
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News18•09-03-2026, 19:12
Siuri Railway Station Transformed: Tagore's Legacy Meets Modernity Under Amrit Bharat Scheme
•Siuri Railway Station, Birbhum, redeveloped under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, blending historical significance with modern amenities.
•Deeply connected to Rabindranath Tagore, with Santiniketan nearby, and featured in works of Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay and Tarashankar Bandyopadhyay.
•Redevelopment, costing 3.5-5 crore rupees, includes murals reflecting Birbhum's terracotta, Alpana, and Baul culture, alongside Divyangjan-friendly facilities.
•Aims to boost tourism to Bakreshwar, Tilpara Barrage, Santiniketan, Tarapith, and promote local economy, Murabba, handloom, and handicrafts.
•Siuri is one of 9 stations completed in West Bengal under the scheme, contributing to 'Viksit Bharat 2047'.