New 11 km Balotra-Pachpadra Rail Line Approved, Linking Refinery to Jodhpur, Delhi

• Railway approves Final Location Survey (FLS) for a new 11 km rail line from Balotra to Pachpadra in Rajasthan.
• Rs 33 lakh has been sanctioned for the FLS to determine the project's feasibility.
• The new line will directly connect Pachpadra refinery to major cities like Jodhpur, Ahmedabad, and Delhi.
• The project is expected to boost employment, trade, agriculture, and local industries in the region.
• Pachpadra refinery is a significant "dream project" for Rajasthan, driving development in the area.

Why It Matters: New rail line links Pachpadra refinery to major cities, boosting regional economy and jobs.