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Detailed explanation-1: -2.40 lakh crore has been provided for the Railways. This highest ever outlay is about 9 times the outlay made in 2013-14. One hundred critical transport infrastructure projects, for last and first mile connectivity for ports, coal, steel, fertilizer, and food grains sectors have been identified.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Indian Railways has been allocated a capital outlay of Rs 2.4 lakh crore in the Union Budget 2023-24. This is the highest ever allocation to the national transporter and continues on the trend followed last year with a gross budgetary support of Rs 1.37 lakh crore in fiscal 2022-23.

Detailed explanation-3: -Highest-Ever Capital Outlay Of Rs 2.40 Lakh Crore For Railways In Budget. Presenting the budget in Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said the outlay for the railways is nine times the amount provided in 2013-2014.

Detailed explanation-4: -The allocation for the state of Karnataka is Rs. 7, 561 crores. Continuing the emphasis on enhancing infrastructure to provide connectivity, an allocation of Rs. 2423 crores for New Line, Rs. 1529 crores for Doubling have been made.