Bhoomipujan for Rail Coach Factory in Maharashtra

Question- On March 31st, 2018, function of Bhoomipujan for Rail Coach Factory was held at which of the following places.
(a) Vidarbha
(b) Latur
(c) Nagpur
(d) Pune
Answer: (b) 
Related Facts: 

  • On March 31st, 2018, the function of Bhoomipujan for Rail Coach Factory at Latur held at District Sports Complex, Latur.
  • Indian Railways has proposed to set up a Rail coach manufacturing facility at Latur with initial expected cost of Rs 500 crores.
  • Chief Minister of Maharashtra was the Chief Guest and Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Union Minister for Railways and Coal, Government of India presided over the function.
  • Significantly the decision of setting up a coach factory in Latur was taken in January this year.
  • Government of Maharashtra and Ministry of Railways has signed MOU on 20.2.2018.
  • Factory is being constructed by Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL).
  • In the first phase, 250 coaches will be built annually.
  • In the second phase, 400 coaches will be built annually.

Reference:                         
http://www.punekarnews.in/bhoomipujan-of-rail-coach-factory-at-latur-on-31-3-2018/
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