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Bhubaneswar, Oct 30 (IANS) In a major boost to rail infrastructure in Odisha, the Railway Ministry on Thursday approved the construction of 92 railway overbridges (ROBs) across the state, the entire project cost of which will be borne by the railway department.
Expressing gratitude on behalf of the people of Odisha, CM Majhi thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav for their generous and active support for the development of infrastructure in the state.
“Heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav for their continued support towards strengthening the railway infrastructure in Odisha,” the Chief Minister said. Earlier it was decided that both the Center and the Odisha government would jointly fund the construction of 92 ROBs across the state, with each bearing 50 per cent of the total cost.
Subsequently, the state government requested the Union Railway Ministry to bear the entire financial responsibility of the project.
Acting on the proposal, the Railway Ministry has now approved full central funding for the construction of all 92 ROBs and formally communicated the decision to the Odisha government, according to a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) on Thursday.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on his official
Chief Minister Majhi also said that this decision will greatly benefit the people of Odisha by ensuring faster project execution, safe travel and better road-rail integration.
“The state government deeply appreciates this visionary initiative which strengthens the spirit of Purvodaya,” he said.
–IANS
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