Six New Railway Lines to Boost Odisha's Infrastructure

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed President Droupadi Murmu about the approval of six new railway lines in Odisha. These initiatives aim to facilitate economic development and provide services to districts with significant scheduled tribes. The Cabinet approved these projects on August 9.

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday met President Droupadi Murmu to inform her about the decision to build six new railway lines in Odisha.

The minister emphasized that these new railway lines would significantly contribute to the economic development of the state and serve districts with substantial scheduled tribe populations.

'Today I met Her Excellency President Mrs. Droupadi Murmu and apprised her about the approval of six new railway lines in Odisha,' Vaishnaw announced in a post on X. The Cabinet approved these projects on August 9, which include the Gunupur-Therubali, Junagarh-Nabarangpur, Badampahar-Kendujhargarh, Bangriposi-Gorumahisani, Malkangiri-Pandurangapuram via Bhadrachalam, and Buramara-Chakulia railway lines.

(With inputs from agencies.)