Raipur. As part of a major infrastructure package, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 17 inaugurated and dedicated to the nation 75 redeveloped railway stations under the flagship Amrit Bharat Station Yojana. This is the Prime Minister's second major nationwide dedication of stations redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Yojana. Previously, on May 22, 2025, the Prime Minister dedicated to the nation 103 redeveloped Amrit Bharat stations across 18 states and union territories.
These newly redeveloped stations have been transformed into modern, passenger-focused transit hubs. They now feature improved amenities and easy accessibility, while their architecture reflects local and regional heritage. Furthermore, structural changes have been made to address future needs. Located in 20 states across the country, these 75 new stations have been redeveloped at a total cost of approximately ₹1,570 crore. The stations dedicated to the nation by the Prime Minister included three stations in the state of Chhattisgarh under South East Central Railway namely Sarona, Balod and Champa and three stations in the state of Madhya Pradesh namely Chhindwara, Nainpur and Balaghat.
The detailed information about the above stations is as follows:-
3 stations in the state of Chhattisgarh under South East Central Railway
Balod: Highlights the strength of agriculture and the traditions of weaving.

Champa Junction: Showcases regional connectivity and agricultural heritage.
Sarona: Showcases growing connectivity and local weaving traditions. Chhindwara,
a three-station station in the state of Madhya Pradesh under the South East Central Railway
, celebrates the heritage of forests.
Nainpur Junction: Honors its historic railway heritage.
Balaghat: Incorporates tribal art traditions and forests.

The Ministry of Railways launched the Amrit Bharat Station Yojana (ABSS) in December 2022. This is a long-term, phased master-planning initiative that aims to redevelop railway stations as modern city centers, rather than simply giving them a makeover. So far, redevelopment work has been completed at 261 railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Yojana. The plan is to redevelop 1,340 railway stations across the country in phases, with work underway at the remaining stations in various stages.