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The Bullet Train Project

Introduction

The first time that the high speed train project was mentioned was in 2009 .
The idea was proposed by the former railway minister Mamta Banerjee in the project named vision 2020.
In the year 2013 the bullet train route Mumbai to Ahmedabad project was conceived by the former minister Dr . Manmohan Singh.

History of bullet train

This was the year when India and Japan signed an MOU and undertook joint feasibility to study this route .
The project took in shape in 2017 when the foundation stone of the first Indian prime minister Narendra Modi and the Japan’s president Shinzo Abe.

Benefits of the introducing the Indian bullet train –

Employment opportunity – the Mumbai Ahmedabad high speed rail project alone as estimated will generate approximately 4000 direct job . A part from this 20000 indirect jobs will also generate along with 20000 construction workers availing the opportunity of employment opportunity till the commencement of the bullet train.

Good connectivity – well connected high speed railway network boosts the economy . It assists in connecting small town to bigger economy hubs.

Safety concern –

bullet train have proved to be invincible in terms of safety . The shinkansen train of Japan have an impeccable record of no casualties to date .

Reduce migration –

high speed connectivity between the cities and town will reduce the hassle of commuting , resulting in reduce migration .

Attracting new investor –

the Indian bullet train project when completed will attract new investors in the field of high speed train project .

Environment friendly –

the high speed train project could prove to be a cleaner way of traveling between cities

Parameter that will make the Indian bullet train attractive –

The citizens of the India have a variety of options to commute which includes private transport buses and airline . To make railway a prime mode of transportation speed and comfort frequency of operation and punctuality must be enhanced.

To make the railway network more appealing to the citizen . There should be at least one high speed train available every hour running between the major Indian cities .
Nothing could beat a modern and comfortable experience on these trains .

The geopolitical strategy significance of Indian bullet train –

The Indian bullet train deal sends out a powerful message by the two asian nations sharing a strategic partnership with eachother country China’s control over the Asia Pacific religion.
India is the most important to Japan as the nation last the bullet train deal in Indonesia against the china at the very last moment .Japan faces tough competition from China which provides the maglev bullet train at the cheaper rate .
In spite of the huge difference in the rates India chose Japan over china this making its intention crystal clear . Japan could invest more in the upcoming Indian railways project.
The deal is not only beneficial for the economy growth of India but also growing Japan economy providing numerous employment opportunity to japaness citizen .
The Mumbai to Ahmedabad bullet train project strengthen India’ s look east policy . It also counters China’s belt and road initiative which china sees as a measure to become a global superpower.

Conclusion

India’ s aim to achieve the target of USD 8.4 trillion in terms of the economy by 2030 will make them the third largest economy in the coming 25 years . India has proven its immense ability in other field including the space as a major contributor.
The nation which are the part of the high speed rail network are considered well developed now it’s time for India to speed up the rate of the bullet train project . This will be enhanced Inda international stature and further boost the relationship between India and Japan leading to more such investment .
Development of any form has a plethora of pros and cons . But to measure them wisely is the need of the hour to complete with the world and stand out .

Appendix

We all these facts bullet train project , it’s benefits , parameter , geopolitical strategy and conclusion all the points are taken from unacademy .com .The map and all the points of the map are taken from textbook and times of India.