New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has given its approval to the Uttar Pradesh government’s request to rename eight railway stations in Amethi district, marking a significant development in local infrastructure.
Following a proposal submitted on February 12, 2024, the MHA granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the proposed name changes, as confirmed by a government spokesperson.
The approved name alterations are as follows:
Kasimpur Halt to Jais City
Jais to Guru Gorakhnath Dham
Bani to Swami Paramhans
Misrauli to Maa Kalikan Dham
Nihalgarh to Maharaja Bijli Pasi
Akbarganj to Maa Ahorwa Bhawani Dham
Warisganj to Amar Shahid Bhale Sultan
Fursatganj to Tapeshwarnath Dham
Rekha Sharma, the Senior Divisional Commercial Manager of the Lucknow division of Northern Railways, expressed that the renamed railway stations would be promptly updated in the Railway CRIS (Centre for Railway Information Systems). Additionally, expectations are high for receiving the NOC from the state public works department to expedite the station renaming process.
This initiative reflects the concerted efforts towards enhancing local identity and connectivity, promising improved accessibility and recognition for the Amethi district.
