Manager Northern Railway (NR), Ashutosh Gangal on Thursday called on the Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta and apprised him of the status of the ongoing works on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL).
Chief Secretary was informed that it is expected that Kashmir valley would be connected to the Jammu and rest of the country during 2023, providing efficient connectivity to Kashmir valley with other parts of the country by rail.
The all-weather and cost-effective connectivity shall be a boon for the economy of J&K.
Install Our App | DOWNLOAD |
Join Telegram Channel | JOIN NOW |
Join Facebook Group | JOIN NOW |
Subscribe YouTube Channel | SUBSCRIBE |
Follow On Twitter | FOLLOW |
Follow On Instagram | FOLLOW |
CAO construction Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL), A. K. Khandelwal; PCSC NR, A N Mishra; DRM Firozpur, Seema Sharma also accompanied GM NR.
GM Northern Railway briefed the Chief Secretary about the works that have been finished, or nearing completion, works under progress, and the adherence to the set timelines to dedicate the project to the people at the earliest.
Chief Secretary was informed about the work on the intervening 111 kms of Katra-Banihal section which is going on in full swing despite challenging and inhospitable terrain.
While appreciating the Railways for the work done with respect to connecting the Jammu and Kashmir region with the rest of India, Dr. Mehta observed that the railway line will act as a catalyst for the overall development, progress, and prosperity of the region and shall play important role in rapid industrialization, movement of raw materials, boost trade and tourism, besides providing an opportunity for employment generation.
Dr. Mehta assured all possible support and cooperation from the UT administration to finish the project within the given timeline.
General Manager NR also thanked the Chief Secretary for the UT administration’s support that has been extended to the Railway for executing the several projects and finishing those in a time-bound manner.
Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said that her party is willing to…
A day after National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah announced pre-poll alliance with the Congress…
The Federation of All India Medical Associations (FAIMA) called off the strike protesting the Kolkata…
The Cyber Unit Handwara has achieved significant success in its ongoing efforts to combat financial…
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi has invited Online applications for the…
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, a Maharatna Company under the Ministry of Power, Government…