Indian Railways unveils India-Bhutan rail project; ‘Make in India’ project to cost Rs 4,033 crore – top points to know

India and Bhutan have announced a landmark initiative to establish their first cross-border rail connectivity, linking Bhutan’s Gelephu and Samtse to the Indian railway network. This 90-kilometer project, costing Rs 4,033 crore, is fully funded by India under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. It aims to significantly boost Bhutan’s economy and trade, with the MoU formally signed today.