India–Bhutan First Rail Link: Historic Connectivity Boost | Amaravati Today

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News India Bhutan railway cross border connectivity India Bhutan relations Kokrajhar Gelephu project Banarhat Samtse railway India funded projects Bhutan economic growth South Asia trade Indian railway expansion Neighbourhood First policy

On September 29, 2025, India announced its first-ever cross-border railway projects with Bhutan in a landmark move to boost connectivity, trade, and regional growth. The Kokrajhar–Gelephu (69 km) and Banarhat–Samtse (20 km) lines will be fully funded by India at a cost of ₹4,033 crore ($454M). The projects are designed to transform transport, enhance socio-economic development, and strengthen bilateral ties under India’s “Neighbourhood First” policy. With completion targets set for 3–4 years, these railways mark a new chapter in India–Bhutan relations and promise better access to markets, industries, and people-to-people connections. #IndiaBhutanRailway #IndiaBhutanRelations #RailwayProjects #IndiaRailways #BhutanDevelopment #CrossBorderConnectivity #IndiaNeighbourhoodFirst #KokrajharGelephu #BanarhatSamtse #RailwayNews #IndiaForeignPolicy #BhutanTrade #SouthAsiaConnectivity #EconomicGrowth #RegionalDevelopment

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