The Hoshangabad railway station in Madhya Pradesh will now be known as Narmadapuram railway station, according to official sources. The decision to change the name of the station has been taken to honour the famous poet and philosopher Narmada Shankar Dubey, popularly known as Narmadashankar, who was born in the area.
The renaming of the railway station is a long-pending demand of the local residents and it was finally approved by the Ministry of Railways. The new name is expected to be effective from the next financial year.
Narmada Shankar Dubey, was a famous Hindi poet and philosopher, who is known for his works such as ‘Narmadashtak’, ‘Narmadashtakavali’ and ‘Narmadashtakamala’. He is considered as one of the most prominent poets of Hindi literature and his works are widely read and studied across India.
The renaming of the railway station is a way to pay tribute to Narmada Shankar Dubey and to also promote the rich cultural heritage of the area. It will also help in attracting more tourists to the region, which is home to several historical and cultural sites.
In conclusion, the renaming of Hoshangabad railway station to Narmadapuram railway station is a long-pending demand of the local residents and it is a way to honour the famous poet and philosopher Narmada Shankar Dubey and promote the rich cultural heritage of the area.
