Delhi : Central Government Boosts Development in Katni District: Key Approved Projects and Their Current Status
Katni, Madhya Pradesh – November 15, 2025
The Central Government has intensified its focus on Katni district, a vital industrial hub in Madhya Pradesh known for its marble resources and strategic railway junction. With cumulative investments exceeding ₹5,000 crore since 2020, several flagship projects in railways, roads, and water supply are either completed or nearing completion. These initiatives aim to enhance connectivity, generate employment, and improve the quality of life for Katni’s 12 lakh residents.
🚆 Katni Grade Separator (Railway Viaduct Project)
- Approval Year: 2022 (Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd.)
- Status: Completed and inaugurated in August 2025; fully operational.
- Cost: ₹1,800 crore
- Details: India’s longest railway viaduct at 33.4 km, connecting Bina to New Katni Junction. Eliminates level crossings, boosts freight and passenger traffic.
- Impact: Reduces travel time by 30–45 minutes; created 5,000+ jobs during construction.
- Featured Image: Aerial view of the towering viaduct spanning Katni’s rail network.
🚉 Anuppur–Katni Third Railway Line
- Approval Year: 2019 (Ministry of Railways)
- Status: Fully commissioned in June 2025.
- Cost: ₹2,200 crore (approx.)
- Details: 165.52 km third line on South East Central Railway, part of the East-West Corridor.
- Impact: Increases line capacity by 50%; accelerates mineral transport; benefits 2 lakh+ villagers with better connectivity.
- Featured Image: Newly laid tracks cutting through lush terrain, workers finalizing commissioning.
🚆 Katni–Bina Third Railway Line
- Approval Year: 2020 (Ministry of Railways)
- Status: 90% completed (235 km out of 260 km commissioned); full completion expected by March 2026.
- Cost: ₹2,478 crore
- Details: Critical upgrade on West Central Railway to ease freight bottlenecks.
- Impact: Will enable 20–25 additional freight trains daily, supporting cement and mining industries.
- Featured Image: Progress shot of parallel tracks under construction in Katni’s hilly landscape.
🛣️ Salimanabad–Vilayatkalan Road Upgradation (PPP Mode)
- Approval Year: 2018 (NHAI via MPRDC)
- Status: Completed in 2024; operational since early 2025.
- Cost: ₹112.94 crore
- Details: 73.18 km rural road upgrade under PPP model.
- Impact: Connects 50+ villages, reduces travel time by 40%, boosts agricultural transport.
- Featured Image: Wide shot of upgraded asphalt road winding through rural Katni fields.
💧 Jal Jeevan Mission (Har Ghar Jal Scheme)
- Approval Year: 2019 (Ministry of Jal Shakti)
- Status: Advanced progress – Katni ranks among MP’s top 5 districts in tap water coverage; 85% households covered (2.5 lakh connections). Targeting 100% by Dec 2025.
- Cost: ₹450 crore
- Details: Piped water supply to every rural household; treatment plants in Bichhiya and Rupaondha.
- Impact: Reduces waterborne diseases by 60%; improves women’s safety and health outcomes.
- Featured Image: Villagers celebrating new tap connections at a community handover event.
Here’s a structured breakdown highlighting the key projects in Katni district and their broader significance 👇
🚆 Railway Infrastructure
1. Katni Grade Separator (Railway Viaduct Project)
- Approval Year: 2022
- Status: ✅ Completed (Aug 2025)
- Cost: ₹1,800 crore
- Highlights:
- India’s longest railway viaduct (33.4 km)
- Eliminates level crossings, supports freight & passenger traffic
- Handles 100+ additional trains daily
- Impact:
- Cuts travel time by 30–45 minutes
- 5,000+ jobs during construction
2. Anuppur–Katni Third Railway Line
- Approval Year: 2019
- Status: ✅ Commissioned (June 2025)
- Cost: ₹2,200 crore
- Highlights:
- 165.52 km third line on South East Central Railway
- Strengthens East–West Corridor for coal & minerals
- Impact:
- 50% increase in line capacity
- Benefits 2 lakh+ villagers with improved connectivity
3. Katni–Bina Third Railway Line
- Approval Year: 2020
- Status: 🔄 90% complete (expected March 2026)
- Cost: ₹2,478 crore
- Highlights:
- 260 km upgrade on West Central Railway
- Supports new thermal plants & refineries
- Impact:
- Enables 20–25 additional freight trains daily
- Boosts cement & mining industries
🛣️ Road Connectivity
4. Salimanabad–Vilayatkalan Road Upgradation (PPP Mode)
- Approval Year: 2018
- Status: ✅ Completed (2024; operational 2025)
- Cost: ₹112.94 crore
- Highlights:
- 73.18 km rural road upgrade under PPP
- All-weather connectivity for remote areas
- Impact:
- Connects 50+ villages
- Travel time reduced by 40%
- Strengthens agricultural transport
💧 Water Supply & Welfare
5. Jal Jeevan Mission (Har Ghar Jal Scheme)
- Approval Year: 2019
- Status: 🔄 85% coverage (target 100% by Dec 2025)
- Cost: ₹450 crore
- Highlights:
- 2.5 lakh rural households with tap connections
- Water treatment plants in Bichhiya & Rupaondha
- Impact:
- Health improvements, reduced waterborne diseases (↓60%)
- Enhances women’s safety & household convenience
📊 Overall Development Snapshot
- Cumulative Investment (since 2020): ₹5,000+ crore
- Jobs Generated: Thousands (construction + operations)
- Strategic Goal: Aligns with Viksit Bharat 2047 vision
- Katni’s Role: Emerging logistics & mining hub in Madhya Pradesh
✨ In essence, Katni is being positioned as a connectivity powerhouse—rail, road, and water infrastructure are converging to transform it into a model district for industrial growth and rural welfare.
📌 Conclusion
These projects underscore the government’s commitment to “Viksit Bharat 2047”, positioning Katni as a logistics and mining hub. With railway expansions, road upgrades, and water supply schemes, Katni is witnessing rapid transformation that promises long-term socio-economic benefits.
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