9Sep 2026
Reviews safety, operations, punctuality and public grievances at Delhi Division Control Office
- Date
- 9 Sep 2026
- Location
- Delhi Division Control Office, New Delhi
- Institution
- Northern Railway
- Role
- Review
Observed the work of section controllers and the engineering, coaching, goods, commercial, signal & telecom, traction and security control desks. He held discussions with the Divisional Railway Manager on technology adoption, staff working conditions and grievance redressal.
Source: ANI; also reported by Deccan Herald (opens in a new tab) News report
8Jun 2026
Reviews Tumakuru new lines and ROB/RUB works
- Date
- 8 Jun 2026
- Location
- Bengaluru Cantonment
- Institution
- South Western Railway (Construction)
- Role
- Chair
News reports record a review at the Chief Administrative Officer (Construction) office covering the Tumakuru–Davanagere and Tumakuru–Rayadurga new lines and ROB/RUB works in the Tumakuru–Yesvantpur section.
Source: Impressive Times (news report) (opens in a new tab) News report
31May 2026
ROB foundation stone; new Channarayapatna halt for Hassan–Solapur train
- Date
- 31 May 2026
- Location
- Ajjampura, Birur and Channarayapatna, Karnataka
- Institution
- South Western Railway
- Role
- Chief guest
According to news reports, he laid foundation stones for a road over bridge at level crossing 138 and a pedestrian subway. He also flagged off the Hassan–Solapur Express (11312) with a new stoppage at Channarayapatna.
Source: The Bengaluru Live (news report) (opens in a new tab) News report
22Mar 2026
World Water Day: close of Jal Mahotsav, release of JJM 2.0 guidelines
- Date
- 22 Mar 2026
- Location
- New Delhi
- Institution
- Ministry of Jal Shakti
- Role
- Speaker
Spoke at the close of Jal Mahotsav on World Water Day, when the Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 guidelines were released. PIB reports him saying that water conservation “must become a daily collective responsibility”.
Source: PIB, PRID 2243565 (opens in a new tab) PIB
—Mar 2026
Jal Mahotsav 2026 national event
- Date
- Mar 2026
- Location
- Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
- Institution
- Ministry of Jal Shakti
- Role
- Attended
Attended the national Jal Mahotsav 2026 event, held in the presence of the President of India.
Source: PIB, PRID 2238557 (opens in a new tab) PIB
25Feb 2026
Opens three road under bridges replacing level crossings
- Date
- 25 Feb 2026
- Location
- Tumakuru district
- Institution
- South Western Railway
- Role
- Chief guest
Inaugurated road under bridges at Bandihalli, Donnere and Badenahalli, which replaced level crossings 60, 61 and 64.
Source: PIB, PRID 2232842 (opens in a new tab) PIB
23Feb 2026
Launches “Karnataka Bharat Gaurav Train: Journey of a Thousand Shrines”
- Date
- 23 Feb 2026
- Location
- Rail Bhawan, New Delhi
- Institution
- Ministry of Railways
- Role
- Released the publication
Released a coffee-table book documenting the Karnataka Bharat Gaurav tourist train.
Source: PIB, PRID 2232731 (opens in a new tab) PIB
27Jan 2026
“Samvad Samaroh” with WaSH Warriors invited for Republic Day
- Date
- 27 Jan 2026
- Location
- New Delhi
- Institution
- Ministry of Jal Shakti
- Role
- Present
Present, with the Minister of Jal Shakti and the other Minister of State, at an interaction with 58 water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) workers invited as Republic Day guests.
Source: PIB, PRID 2219773 (opens in a new tab) PIB
19Dec 2025
Sujal Gram Samvad: interaction with Kodi Gram Panchayat, Udupi
- Date
- 19 Dec 2025
- Location
- Virtual
- Institution
- Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation
- Role
- Participant
At the second edition of Sujal Gram Samvad, he spoke in Kannada with representatives of Kodi Gram Panchayat in Udupi district, Karnataka, about its 24×7 water supply, field-test-kit water quality checks and Nal Jal Mitras.
Source: PIB, PRID 2206597 (opens in a new tab) PIB
15Sep 2025
RUB foundation stones; new Khanapur halt for Hubballi–Dadar train
- Date
- 15 Sep 2025
- Location
- Belagavi and Khanapur, Karnataka
- Institution
- South Western Railway
- Role
- Chief guest
Laid foundation stones for RUBs at level crossings 380 and 360 and for passenger amenities at Khanapur station, and flagged off the Hubballi–Dadar Express (17317) with a new Khanapur stoppage.
Source: PIB, PRID 2170275 (opens in a new tab) PIB
29Aug 2025
Chairs Bengaluru-region review of road over and under bridges
- Date
- 29 Aug 2025
- Location
- Kumara Krupa Guest House, Bengaluru
- Institution
- Railways, Government of Karnataka and Bengaluru Traffic Police
- Role
- Chair
Chaired a coordination meeting with Bengaluru MPs and railway, state and police officials on ROB and RUB works. The release notes about 75 ROB/RUBs built in the region between 2014 and 2025, and 39 more level crossings planned for replacement.
Source: PIB, PRID 2162413 (opens in a new tab) PIB
14Aug 2025
Interaction with sarpanches on the eve of Independence Day
- Date
- 14 Aug 2025
- Location
- New Delhi
- Institution
- Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation
- Role
- Chief guest
Met more than 150 sarpanches invited as special guests. Booklets on community water work were released, including “JSA: Catch the Rain 2025 – Voices from the Field”.
Source: PIB, PRID 2156645 (opens in a new tab) PIB
13Jul 2025
Opens road under bridge at Challaghatta; foundation at Ramohalli
- Date
- 13 Jul 2025
- Location
- Kengeri–Hejjala section, Bengaluru
- Institution
- South Western Railway
- Role
- Chief guest
Opened the road under bridge replacing level crossing no. 15 at Challaghatta, and laid the foundation stone for the RUB at level crossing no. 16 at Ramohalli.
Source: PIB, PRID 2144383 (opens in a new tab) PIB
12Jul 2025
Flags off extension of Bengaluru–Hubballi train to Sindhanur
- Date
- 12 Jul 2025
- Location
- Sindhanur, Karnataka
- Institution
- South Western Railway
- Role
- Chief guest
Flagged off the extension of the KSR Bengaluru–SSS Hubballi train (17391/92) to Sindhanur.
Source: PIB, PRID 2144371 (opens in a new tab) PIB
17May 2025
Site inspection on the Tumakuru–Chitradurga–Davangere line
- Date
- 17 May 2025
- Location
- Thimmarajanahalli, Tumakuru district
- Institution
- South Western Railway
- Role
- Inspection
Inspected yard and goods-shed works on the Tumakuru–Chitradurga–Davangere new line.
Source: PIB, PRID 2129365 (opens in a new tab) PIB
15May 2025
Opens Gadag (Talakal)–Kushtagi line; foundation for Sindhanur–Raichur
- Date
- 15 May 2025
- Location
- Kushtagi and Sindhanur, Karnataka
- Institution
- South Western Railway
- Role
- Chief guest
Dedicated the 56 km Gadag (Talakal)–Kushtagi new line section and flagged off the Kushtagi–SSS Hubballi train (17328). He also laid the foundation for the 81 km Sindhanur–Raichur new line.
Source: PIB, PRID 2128944 (opens in a new tab) PIB
10Apr 2025
Flags off train with new Nittur halt; ROB foundation stones
- Date
- 10 Apr 2025
- Location
- Nittur and Tiptur, Tumakuru district
- Institution
- South Western Railway
- Role
- Chief guest
Flagged off the Yeshwantpur–Chikkamagaluru Express (16240) with a new stoppage at Nittur, and laid foundation stones for two road over bridges.
Source: PIB, PRID 2120882 (opens in a new tab) PIB
19Feb 2025
Inspects stations, railway hospital and a Vande Bharat rake
- Date
- 19 Feb 2025
- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Institution
- Southern Railway
- Role
- Inspection
Inspected Thiruvananthapuram Central and Thiruvananthapuram South (Nemom) stations, the Divisional Railway Hospital and a Vande Bharat train.
Source: PIB, PRID 2104714 (opens in a new tab) PIB
24Jan 2025
Visits Banaras Locomotive Works
- Date
- 24 Jan 2025
- Location
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Institution
- Banaras Locomotive Works
- Role
- Inspection
Toured the loco frame, assembly and testing shops of the locomotive manufacturing unit.
Source: PIB, PRID 2095989 (opens in a new tab) PIB
23Jan 2025
Inspects railway arrangements for Maha Kumbh
- Date
- 23 Jan 2025
- Location
- Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
- Institution
- North Central Railway
- Role
- Inspection
On a two-day visit, inspected the railway arrangements and Mela camps set up for pilgrims at the Maha Kumbh.
Source: PIB, PRID 2095580 (opens in a new tab) PIB
14Oct 2024
Announcement of the 5th National Water Awards
- Date
- 14 Oct 2024
- Location
- Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi
- Institution
- Ministry of Jal Shakti
- Role
- Attended
Attended the announcement of the 5th National Water Awards with the Minister of Jal Shakti and the other Minister of State. There were 38 winners across 9 categories.
Source: PIB, PRID 2064769 (opens in a new tab) PIB
5Oct 2024
Reviews railway projects in Karnataka with railway and district officials
- Date
- 5 Oct 2024
- Location
- SWR Headquarters, Hubballi
- Institution
- South Western Railway
- Role
- Chair
Reviewed about 13 new line and doubling projects in Karnataka with railway and district officials. The release records a target of completion by June 2027.
Source: PIB, PRID 2062315 (opens in a new tab) PIB
2Oct 2024
Reviews Tumakuru–Rayadurga and Tumakuru–Chitradurga–Davangere lines
- Date
- 2 Oct 2024
- Location
- Tumakuru, Chitradurga and Davangere
- Institution
- Ministry of Railways with district administrations
- Role
- Chair
Held meetings with local MPs, MLAs, railway and district officials to review land acquisition and progress on the Tumakuru–Rayadurga and Tumakuru–Chitradurga–Davangere new line projects.
Source: PIB, PRID 2061283 (opens in a new tab) PIB
27Sep 2024
Reviews Mysuru Division works; station upgrades under Amrit Bharat scheme
- Date
- 27 Sep 2024
- Location
- Shivamogga, Karnataka
- Institution
- Mysuru Division, South Western Railway
- Role
- Review
During a review of Mysuru Division works he said that 15 stations in the division would be upgraded under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme at an estimated ₹385 crore.
Source: All India Radio News (opens in a new tab) Public broadcaster
9Sep 2024
Inspects Rail Wheel Factory; reviews Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project
- Date
- 9 Sep 2024
- Location
- Yelahanka, Bengaluru
- Institution
- Rail Wheel Factory; Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project
- Role
- Inspection and review
Inspected the forging, axle and wheel units of the Rail Wheel Factory at Yelahanka, and reviewed the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project together with a Karnataka state minister.
Source: PIB, PRID 2053277 (opens in a new tab) PIB
23Aug 2024
Flags off Vande Bharat service with new Tumakuru stoppage
- Date
- 23 Aug 2024
- Location
- Tumakuru railway station
- Institution
- South Western Railway
- Role
- Chief guest
Flagged off the Dharwad–KSR Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express (20661/20662) with its newly introduced stoppage at Tumakuru, effective from 24 August 2024.
Source: PIB, PRID 2048262 (opens in a new tab) PIB
12Jun 2024
Takes charge as Minister of State for Jal Shakti
- Date
- 12 Jun 2024
- Location
- CGO Complex, New Delhi
- Institution
- Ministry of Jal Shakti
- Role
- Minister of State
Took charge at the Ministry of Jal Shakti. According to PIB, he spoke to the media about the Jal Jeevan Mission and the rural sanitation (ODF Plus) programme, and was welcomed by the Secretary, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation.
Source: PIB, PRID 2024608 (opens in a new tab) PIB
11Jun 2024
Assumes office as Minister of State for Railways
- Date
- 11 Jun 2024
- Location
- Rail Bhawan, New Delhi
- Institution
- Ministry of Railways
- Role
- Minister of State
Assumed office as Minister of State for Railways at Rail Bhawan, where the Chairman & CEO of the Railway Board received him. The PIB release records that he pledged to carry forward the growth momentum of the railways alongside the Minister of Railways.
Source: PIB, PRID 2024143 (opens in a new tab) PIB
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