Chief Secretary Vivek Dhand on Friday reviewed the Chhattisgarh Rail Corridor (East-West and East) and directed the officers prepare the ‘Detailed Project Report’ (DPR) in the given time.
In a meeting with officers, Dhand said that the Railway Corridor is a key project of the State and the country and is being reviewed by the Prime Minister's office and the Cabinet Secretary.
During the meeting, the Chief Secretary took stock of the progress of the
project from Raigarh District Mukesh Bansal through video conferencing.
He directed the Collector that after claims and objections for acquisition of private land by December 4 are received, the final award should be done by December 21.
Dhand directed the CEO of Chhattisgarh East Railway Corridor limited, B Chaudhari for regular visit to the district to expedite
the work.
He took information of all corridor projects of the State during the meeting.
The Chief Secretary set deadlines for acquisition of revenue land, environment clearance for forest land
and acquisition of private land earmarked for the Corridor Project. He directed the officers of concerned departments to go on the site to expedite the work.
The Chief Secretary directed the officers to hand over the possession of land by January 20, 2015.
Nodal Officer of the Rail Corridor Subodh Singh informed that both the corridor projects have been approved by the railways. The concession contract has also been approved by the Ministry of Railways.