Smt. Droupadi Murmu, Hon’ble President of India, will lay the foundation stones for new rail lines between Badampahar-Kendujhargarh, Bangriposi-Gorumahisani, and Buramara-Chakulia from Bangriposi, Odisha on 07.12.2024.

• Badampahar-Kendujhargarh New Rail Line: This new line project of 82 km will cover the Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar districts of Odisha. The line will be constructed at a cost of ₹2106 crores.
• Bangriposi-Gorumahisani New Rail Line: This new line project of 86 km will cover the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. The line will be constructed at a cost of ₹2549 crores.
• Buramara-Chakulia New Rail Line: This new line project of 60 km will cover the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha and the East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. The line will be constructed at a cost of ₹1639 crores.

The local residents, who are currently deprived of rail communication, will now be immensely benefitted. The new lines will enhance business opportunities and thereby boost the local economy. With the construction of three lines over the mineral-rich areas of Odisha, the scope for freight movement will be created, which will boost the nearby industrial areas. Consequently, new job opportunities will be generated for the local people. Moreover, with the new mode of transportation, medical and educational opportunities will grow in the region. The new lines will also escalate the growth and development of the backward areas of Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar districts of Odisha and East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand.

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