Alstom socio-economic impact study says Madhepura e-loco project supports INR 60,000 crore output in FY20-26

PUBT · 2d ago
Alstom socio-economic impact study says Madhepura e-loco project supports INR 60,000 crore output in FY20-26
  • Alstom released a socio-economic impact assessment for MELPL, its India Railways JV, covering FY2020-26.
  • Study estimates ₹ 60,000 crore in nationwide economic output, with ₹ 23,800 crore in gross value added.
  • In FY2024, MELPL contributed 1% of Bihar’s total GST collections, with direct GVA equal to 4.6% of Madhepura’s GDDP.
  • Report cites nearly 90% localisation, positioning India as the sixth country to produce 12,000 HP e-locomotives domestically.
  • Facility sustained an average 2,300 jobs annually, with direct staff representing 12% of registered factory jobs in Madhepura.


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