Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to enhance connectivity and promote socio-economic development, the prime minister Narendra Modi, Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple key railway projects through video conferencing. These initiatives are set to revolutionize railway infrastructure in various regions, particularly in Odisha, Jammu & Kashmir and in Telangana.
Rayagada Railway Division Building Foundation Stone – The PM laid the foundation stone for the Rayagada Railway Division Building of East Coast Railway through video conferencing. This project, valued at Rs. 107 Crores, is aimed at improving the railway infrastructure in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and surrounding regions. It will serve as the new headquarters for the division and provide modern facilities, including a Divisional Control Office, a modern DRM Office Building and accommodation for officers and staff.The foundation stone laying ceremony for the Rayagada Railway Division Building was a notable occasion, with the PM attending virtually. Key dignitaries who graced the event in Rayagada included the Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi and the minister of state for railways Ravneet Singh.
Key Features of the Rayagada Railway Division Project:• Headquarters in Rayagada to oversee railway operations.• Modern DRM Office Building: A state-of-the-art G+2 structure with 12,000 sqm of space.• Divisional Control Office: Ensures smooth day-to-day railway operations.• Officers and Staff Accommodation: Dedicated housing facilities for division personnel.• Improved Transport Links: Development of roads for better connectivity.• Sustainability: Inclusion of rainwater harvesting systems to promote environmental responsibility.The establishment of the Rayagada Railway Division will foster economic growth in the tribal belt of South Odisha, enhancing connectivity with local industries, and generating employment opportunities. The project is expected to positively impact the region’s development and improve the lives of local communities.
At the event, Odisha governor Dr. Kambhampati Hari Babu, railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, were present in the occasion through video conferencing to oversee the inauguration of the new Jammu Railway Division and Charlapalli Terminal Station and Foundation Stone laying of Rayagada Division Station Building.These projects are expected to play a key role in boosting regional economic development, tourism, and infrastructure, providing a significant contribution to the overall growth of the nation.
