The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, approved two multi-tracking projects in the states of Jharkhand and Odisha at an estimated total cost of Rs 3,907 crore.
These projects include:
1. Paradeep – Haridaspur – Doubling
2. Rajkharsawan – Dangoaposi – 4th line
These two projects will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 145 km. The targeted date for completion of these projects is 2030-31.
These two projects are essential routes for transportation of coal, iron ore, dolomite, limestone and gypsum. The capacity augmentation works will result in additional freight traffic of magnitude 44 MTPA (Million Tonnes Per Annum).
The proposed capacity enhancement will improve rail connectivity to several prominent tourist destinations such as Lalitgiri Buddhist Complex, Shree Baladevjew Temple and Meghahatuburu Hills. Besides, it will serve 1526 villages having a population of about 14 lakhs. The increased line capacity will improve IR’s operational efficiency and reduce oil import by six crore litres.
