Bhubaneswar, Sept. 27 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched and dedicated to the nation a series of railway projects worth more than Rs 1,700 crore, marking a significant stride in strengthening Odisha's infrastructure and connectivity.
These projects aim to improve passenger convenience, bolster freight operations, and stimulate economic activity across the region.
At the ceremony, Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation stone for a rail flyover between Sambalpur City and Sarla (Rs 273 crore). This project will ease congestion at Sarla station and ensure uninterrupted movement of trains on the busy Sambalpur-Jharsuguda line, a crucial corridor for coal, mineral, and industrial freight. The initiative is expected to benefit resid...