A high-level meeting held in Jharsuguda on Sunday focused on expediting the implementation of railway projects and enhancing passenger services in the district. The meeting specifically highlighted modernisation and beautification of Jharsuguda, Brajrajnagar and Belpahar railway stations.
Notable individuals, including Bargarh MP Suresh Pujari, Jharsuguda MLA Deepali Das, Brajrajnagar MLA Alaka Mohanty, district Collector Aboli Sunil Naravane, Bilaspur DRM (Divisional Railway Manager) Praveen Pandey, Chakradharpur DRM Arun J Rathore, and officials from the district-level and Railway Project Department attended the meeting.
During the discussion, several key areas were addressed, such as the modernization of Jharsuguda, Brajrajnagar, and Belpahar railway stations. The construction of essential infrastructure, including foot-over bridges, escalators, lifts, overbridges, underbridges, and improvement of road connectivity around the railway stations, was also emphasized. MP Pujari stressed the significant role of the Railways in the overall development of Jharsuguda district.
MLA Deepali Das highlighted the importance of timely completion of the railway projects and specifically mentioned the settlement of shopkeepers at the Chowkipada rail overbridge and the old bus stand area. The District Magistrate was urged to address the correction and mutation of land records associated with various projects on behalf of the Railways.
In addition, the concerns of urban residents in Belpahar and Brajrajnagar were raised by the MP and the MLA. They emphasized the need for express and super express trains to continue making stops at both railway stations, as they used to do in the past
The meeting served as a platform for fruitful discussions and deliberations between officials and stakeholders involved in the development of railway infrastructure. The collective efforts towards expediting the implementation of railway projects and addressing the concerns of the citizens will undoubtedly contribute to the overall growth and convenience of the district's transportation system.