Published on : 11 Nov 2025, 3:40 pm

New Delhi : During his official visit to Bhutan on November 11-12, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced significant initiatives aimed at further strengthening the close ties between India and Bhutan. Central to these developments are two major railway projects, the Kokrajhar–Gelephu and Banarhat–Samtse lines, which will provide Bhutan its first-ever rail connectivity by linking key Bhutanese towns with India’s extensive railway network. Fully funded by the Indian government at a cost of Rs 4,033 crore, these rail links are projected to enhance trade, tourism, and facilitate easier movement between the two countries. Modi highlighted that increased connectivity brings with it greater opportunities and prosperity, labelling these railway proj

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