- The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and Ministry of Railways jointly signed an MoU with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for ‘Station Area Development along Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail’ (Project-SMART).
- Project-SMART envisages to develop surrounding areas of Mumbai – Ahmedabad High Speed Railway (MAHSR) Stations.
Aim:
- To enhance accessibility and convenience of commuters & other stakeholders and
- To promote economic activities in the vicinity of station areas.
SOURCE: THE HINDU, THE ECONOMIC TIMES, PIB