Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)
Cabinet approves two multitracking projects
covering Four Districts across Odisha and
Jharkhand, increasing the existing network of
Indian Railways by about 145 Kms
The total estimated cost of the projects is Rs 3,907 crore
(approx.) and will be completed up to 2030-31
प्रव तथ: 15 JUL 2026 3:40PM by PIB Delhi
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs,...
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) Cabinet approves two multitracking projects covering Four Districts across Odisha and Jharkhand, increasing the existing network of Indian Railways by about 145 Kms The total estimated cost of the projects is Rs 3,907 crore (approx.) and will be completed up to 2030-31 प्रव तथ: 15 JUL 2026 3:40PM by PIB Delhi The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved 02 (Two) projects of Ministry of Railways with total cost of Rs.3,907 crore (approx.). These
projects include: a. Paradeep – Haridaspur - Doubling b. Rajkharsawan – Dangoaposi - 4th Line The increased line capacity will significantly enhance mobility, resulting in improved operational efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways. These multi-tracking proposals are poised to streamline operations and alleviate congestion. The projects are in line with the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji’s Vision of a New India which will make people of the region “Atmanirbhar” by way of comprehensive development in the area which will enhance their employment/ self-employment opportunities.
The projects are planned on PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan with focus on enhancing multi-modal connectivity & logistic efficiency through integrated planning and stakeholder consultations. These projects will provide seamless connectivity for movement of people, goods, and services.
The 02 (Two) projects covering 04 Districts across the States of Odisha and Jharkhand will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 145 Kms.
The proposed multi-tracking project will enhance connectivity to approx. 1,526 villages, which are having a population of about 14 lakhs.
The proposed capacity enhancement will improve rail connectivity to several prominent tourist destinations across the country, including Lalitgiri Buddhist Complex, Shree Baladevjew Temple, Meghahatuburu Hills, etc.
The proposed projects are essential routes for transportation of commodities such as coal, iron ore, dolomite, limestone, gypsum, etc. The capacity augmentation works will result in additional freight traffic of magnitude 44 MTPA (Million Tonnes Per Annum). The Railways being environment friendly andenergy efficient mode of transportation, will help both in achieving climate goals and minimizing logistics cost of the country, reduce oil import (06 Crore Litres) and lower CO emissions (29 Crore Kg) which is 2 equivalent to plantation of 01 (One) Crore trees.
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