Odisha: Modi lays foundation stone, dedicates railway projects worth Rs 2871cr
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Bhubaneswar, Sep 17 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday laid the foundation stone and dedicated several significant railway projects in Odisha.
These projects, with a combined investment of Rs 2871 crore, are set to enhance rail connectivity, decongest key routes, and contribute to the socio-economic development of the region.
The initiatives aim to strengthen the vital rail network across industrial, resource-rich, and tribal-dominated regions of Odisha.
The four key railway sections dedicated to the nation by the Prime Minister are the 25.394 km long Lanjigarh Road-Ambadola-Doi Kallu Railway Section, part of the Vizianagaram-Titlagarh 3rd Line Project at a cost of Rs 432 crore.
This vital section will bolster capacity on the busy Vizianagaram-Titlagarh route, enhancing connectivity between western Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
The enhanced connectivity will benefit passenger traffic and facilitate smoother freight movement.
The 22.94 km long Laxmipur Road-Singaram-Tikiri Railway Section of the Koraput-Singapur Road Doubling Project, at a cost of Rs 260 crore dedicated by the Prime Minister, is aimed at increasing train movement capacity in southern Odisha.
This section will ease freight movement from resource-rich areas to major markets.
The other project of the 40.62 km long Dhenkanal-Sadashibapur-Hindol Road Railway Section of Budhapank-Salegaon 3rd & 4th Line Project at a cost of Rs 540 crore will further augment the capacity on the critical industrial route, ensuring smoother and faster transportation of goods.
Similarly, the 12.5 km long Bangurkela-Nowgaon Railway Section of the Bondamunda-Ranchi Doubling Project at a cost of Rs 239 crore will significantly reduce congestion and improve connectivity between Odisha and Jharkhand.
In addition to these dedications, the Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stones for four future projects, marking the commencement of critical new railway developments.
These projects are 7 flyovers between Siju and Paradeep Coaching Yard at an expense of Rs. 200 crore, which will eliminate surface crossings, ensuring smoother and uninterrupted train movements at Paradeep Port, one of India’s major trade hubs.
Apart from this, the expansion of the 18.51 km long Paradeep-Badabandha 3rd and 4th lines at an estimated cost of Rs. 300 crore will boost capacity for both freight and passenger traffic, enhancing connectivity to Paradeep Port.
Similarly, 10.93 km of Doubling of MCRL inner corridor phase-1 at a cost of Rs 152 crore will provide smooth evacuation of coal.
The much awaited 41.9 km long Jeypore-Nabarangpur New Line, at a cost of Rs. 748 crore, will connect the tribal-dominated regions of Jeypore and Nabarangpur, fostering economic growth and providing better access to markets and resources.
This aspirational project will link the tribal-dominated areas of Jeypore and Nabarangpur, providing improved access to markets and services for the region’s people.
The new line is expected to play a transformative role in the economic upliftment of the area, promoting employment, trade, and mobility.
These projects are part of the government’s larger vision to strengthen Odisha’s rail network, ensuring better connectivity and facilitating the movement of goods and passengers across the state.
By reducing congestion, improving connectivity to industrial hubs, and enhancing the capacity of key rail routes, these initiatives will not only support local economies but also contribute to the national economy.
