Bhubaneswar, Jan. 21 -- The East Coast Railway (ECoR) authorities on Wednesday sought cooperation of the State Government in matters related to land acquisition, forest rights, removal of encroachments, shifting of utilities, and early disposal of long pending legal cases for timely completion of pending railway projects.

The ECoR General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal, who called on State's Chief Secretary Anu Garg acknowledged and appreciated the continued support being extended by the State Government in facilitating railway works across Odisha.

He expressed confidence that sustained cooperation and further strengthening of inter departmental coordination would open up greater scope for expeditious implementation of ongoing works as well a...