Odisha Celebrates New Railway Lines Sanction

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for sanctioning two new railways. The projects will enhance transport, tourism, and business in Odisha, benefiting regions like Sambalpur and Bargarh.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for approving the establishment of two new railway lines in the state.

Majhi highlighted that this development, spearheaded under the Prime Minister's guidance, will bolster Odisha's railway infrastructure, fostering growth in transport, tourism, and business. The project is poised to spur economic progress across the state.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, also hailing from Odisha, joined in expressing thanks, emphasizing that the Bargarh Road-Nuapada Road New Line and the Sardega-Valumunda New Double Line Railway Project will be particularly advantageous for the inhabitants of Sambalpur, Bargarh, Nuapada, Sundargarh, and nearby regions. The enhanced railway services will boost passenger convenience, transport efficiency, and local business operations, further invigorating Odisha's tourism sector and supporting the local economy, including Sambaluri weaving and handicrafts.

(With inputs from agencies.)