A new 200 km long railway will be built between two districts of UP, tourism and employment will get a boost.

A new and ambitious project is proposed to strengthen the railway network in Uttar Pradesh. A new 200 kilometer long railway will be built between Kalinjar and Fatehpur. This project will boost tourism in the area, create local employment opportunities, and accelerate regional development.

Kalinjar-Fatehpur Rail Line: Historic Project

• distance:
  The distance from Kalinjar to Fatehpur is about 200 kilometers.
• Revival of the old scheme:
  This rail line was built during the British rule, but was sidelined after independence.
• New Survey:
  Due to the efforts of MP Krishna Devi Patel, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has given assurance of conducting a survey on this route.

Major places connected with railways

The railway line between Kalinjar to Fatehpur will pass through the following places:

1. Naraini.
2. Atarra.
3. Baberu.
4. Other major towns and villages.

Promotion of tourism: Importance of Kalinjar Fort

• Kalinjar Fort:
  This fort attracts tourists from India and abroad for its historical and religious importance.
• Easy access:
  After the construction of the railway line, tourists will be able to reach Kalinjar Fort.
• Bundelkhand Tourism:
  According to Shyam Ji Nigam, founder of Bundelkhand Tourism, this railway will boost tourism and reduce regional migration.

Local employment and development

1. New Employment Opportunities:
   • The construction and operation of the railway will create new employment opportunities for the local youth.
   • Jobs will also increase in the tourism sector.
2. Convenience in business:
   • Traders will get better means to transport goods.
   • Economic activities will accelerate.
3. Reduction in migration:
   • By getting employment at the local level, the youth will not have to migrate to big cities.

Opinion of social workers and historians

1. RTI activist Kuldeep Shukla:
   • He says that there is a need to connect an important tourist destination like Kalinjar with the rail network.
   • This will be beneficial for both local people and tourists.
2. Historian Shobharam Kashyap:
   • The historical importance of Kalinjar Fort attracts foreign tourists.
   • By connecting with the railway line, the backwardness of the area will be removed.

MP expressed hope

MP Krishna Devi Patel said that:

• The survey of this railway was done earlier also, but it was not taken forward.
• After discussion with the Railway Minister, assurance of re-survey has been received.
• This project will bring better facilities to the people of the area and the work will start soon.

Benefits of Kalinjar-Fatehpur railway line

1. Promotion of Tourism:
   • It will be easy to reach Kalinjar Fort.
   • The number of foreign and domestic tourists will increase.
2. Economic Development:
   • Trade and industry will get strength.
   • Goods transportation will be easier and cheaper.
3. regional Development:
   • This will help in connecting backward areas with the mainstream.
   • Infrastructure will improve.
4. Time Saving:
   • Travel time by rail will be reduced, due to which people will be able to travel more conveniently.