President Droupadi Murmu to launch three railway line projects in Odisha today

President Droupadi Murmu will lay the foundation stones of three new railway lines – Bangriposi to Goumahisani, Badampahad to Kendujhargarh and Budamora to Chakulia, at Bangriposi in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha this morning.

The new rail lines coming under the South-Eastern Railway will connect key regions in Odisha and are expected to greatly enhance connectivity, stimulate economic growth, and improve living standards in the region.

The rail projects were recently approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The President, who is on a 5-day visit to her home state Odisha since Tuesday, will return to Delhi today.

President Droupadi Murmu will lay the foundation stone of the 86-km Bangiriposi-Gorumahisani rail line which will enhance connectivity within the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha.

The estimated construction cost of this project will be 2,549 crore rupees and it will facilitate the movement of passengers and freight, contributing to regional economic growth.

The 82-km Badampahar-Kendujhargarh rail line,



which will pass through Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar districts of Odisha, will be constructed at an estimated cost of 2,106 crore rupees.

The 60-km Buramara-Chakulia rail line will connect the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha and East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand and it will be built at an estimated cost of 1,639 crore rupees.

The introduction of these new rail lines will bring immense benefits to local residents who have long been deprived of efficient rail communication. The improved connectivity will open up new business opportunities and foster economic development in these regions.

Additionally, the construction of new lines is expected to create new job opportunities, especially in the industrial and transportation sectors, which will further boost the local economy.

Moreover, with enhanced rail transport, residents will gain better access to medical and educational facilities, improving their quality of life. These new lines are also expected to stimulate the growth and development of backward areas in Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar districts of Odisha.