Indian Railways Enter Its Name Into Limca Book Of Records

Indian Railways has entered its name into Limca Book of Records for most people at a public service event at multiple venues. Ministry of Railways had organized an event on 26 February 2024, which was attended by over 40 lakh 19 thousand people at over two thousand venues.

What is Limca Book of Records?

The Limca Book of Records (LBR) is an annual publication that documents world records held by Indians. With over 30 editions since 1990, it is India’s first and longest continuously published book of records. The LBR catalogues unique milestones and landmarks including, but not limited to, firsts, bests, mosts, inventions, discoveries, and honours and awards received, by Indians at home or abroad in all fields – both human and natural. The LBR is owned by Coca‑Cola India Private Limited, which manufactures the Indian beverage Limca.

About this Event

The event was organized for inauguration of road over / road under railway bridges and for laying the foundation stones of railway stations by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The mammoth effort and mobilization of Indian Railways has been recognized and the same has entered into the prestigious Limca Book of World Records.

Why has railways been focused?

The PM has kept railways in focus because railways are the common man’s mode of transport and a very strong backbone of our country’s economy, so there is a lot of focus on railways.