Sanctioning of projects is continuous process
To further improve rail connectivity in the Border region, Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) have been prepared for Qazigund – Srinagar – Budgam doubling (118 km) and Baramulla to Uri new line (40 km), Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has told Rajya Sabha through a written reply on 6 Feb https://www.conexpoconagg.com/.
After preparation of DPRs, sanctioning of project requires consultation with various stake-holders including State Governments and necessary approvals viz. appraisal of NITI Aayog, Ministry of Finance etc. As sanctioning of projects is a continuous and dynamic process, exact timelines cannot be fixed, he explainedhttp://alstom.com .
Meanwhile, the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBR Manufacturing: India produced 1,681 locomotivesL) has been commissioned. USBRL project covers the districts of Udhampur, Reasi, Ramban, Srinagar, Anantnag, Pulwama, Budgam and Baramulla of Jammu and Kashmir.
The USBRL project has made substantial socio-economic contributions to the region, with employment generation being a significant aspect of its impact. The project has generated more than 5 crore man-days of employment http://indianrailways.gov.in.
Another crucial facet of the USBRL Project’s socio-economic development efforts has been the construction of over 215 km of approach roads, which include construction of a tunnel and 320 small bridges. This road network has helped the local population in improvement of their connectivity with other areas and also improvement in socio-economic states .
With the all-weather, reliable and comfortable rail connectivity of valley portion with rest of the Indian Railway network, tourism will get a big boost, the Minister said. fiinews.com
