AI SummaryAmrit Bharat Station Scheme is redeveloping 50 railway stations across Assam under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone. Ministry of Railways launched this long-term, phased scheme to modernise passenger facilities and infrastructure at selected stations.
In the NFR zone, 92 stations have been identified for redevelopment, of which 60 across the Northeast are being taken up under the scheme. These include 50 stations in Assam, 4 in Tripura and 1 each in Sikkim, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland. Assam, the gateway to the Northeast, has emerged as the largest beneficiary in the region.
List of 50 Railway Stations in Assam Under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme covers both major urban centres and important regional towns in Assam. The full list of 50 stations selected for redevelopment is given below.
- Amguri
- Arunachal
- Chaparmukh
- Dhemaji
- Dhubri
- Dibrugarh
- Diphu
- Duliajan
- Fakiragram Jn.
- Gauripur
- Gohpur
- Golaghat
- Gosaigaon Hat
- Guwahati
- Haibargaon
- Harmuti
- Hojai
- Jagiroad
- Jorhat town
- Kamakhya Jn.
- Kokrajhar
- Lanka
- Ledo
- Lumding Jn.
- Majbat
- Makum Jn.
- Margherita
- Mariani Jn.
- Murkongselek
- Naharkatiya
- Nalbari
- Namrup
- Narangi
- New Bongaigaon Jn.
- New Haflong
- New Karimganj Jn.
- New Tinsukia Jn.
- North Lakhimpur
- Pathshala
- Rangapara North Jn.
- Rangiya Jn.
- Sarupathar
- Sibsagar town
- Silapathar
- Silchar
- Simaluguri
- Tangla
- Tinsukia
- Udalguri
- Viswanath Chariali
Progress on Redevelopment in Assam
Work has moved ahead at a fast pace across several divisions. Haibargaon station became the first completed Amrit Bharat station in Assam and was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in May 2025. Built on the principle of "Virasat Bhi Vikas Bhi," the station blends modern facilities with the old culture and heritage of Assam.
Under Alipurduar Division, Fakiragram station has reached 88% physical progress, Kokrajhar 78%, Dhubri 80% and Gauripur 82%. Under Rangiya Division, Majbat station is 98% complete and Viswanath Chariali has reached 97%. Chaparmukh station under Lumding Division has recorded 85% progress, while North Lakhimpur and Simaluguri Junction under Tinsukia Division have each achieved 65%.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Amrit Bharat Station Scheme |
| Launched By | Ministry of Railways |
| Zone | Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) |
| Stations in Assam | 50 |
| First Completed Station | Haibargaon (May 2025) |
| Official Website | Northeast Frontier Railway official website |
Brief of Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme will improve these stations by implementing master plans in phases. The redevelopment aims to improve station access, circulating areas, waiting halls, toilets, lifts and escalators, along with cleanliness, free Wi-Fi and kiosks for local products through 'One Station, One Product.'
The scheme also brings modern passenger information systems, executive lounges, spaces for business meetings, landscaping and more, made for the needs of each station.
It also covers improvement of station buildings, integration with both sides of the city, multimodal connectivity, facilities for Divyangjans (persons with disabilities) and long-term eco-friendly solutions. This includes ballast-less tracks and 'roof plazas' where needed, with the long-term goal of creating city centres at these stations.
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme focuses on immediate improvements and also gives a path for the complete development of these railway stations, making them lively hubs for passengers and the local community. The upgraded stations are expected to create new jobs and business opportunities, make travel easier and become centres of economic activity for the surrounding areas.