Chief Secretary Sajal Chakraverty on Tuesday directed the Urban Development Department to study the feasibility of mono-rail in the capital city. He said the city must have a robust transport system. Chakraverty was holding a meeting at his office at the project building with the officials of Urban Development the feasibility of alternate traffic solutions for the state capital Ranchi.
The Chief Secretary (CS) also added that by ensuring the most appropriate, sustainable and cost-effective implementation program in transport system the urban transportation of Ranchi city can be developed. CS during a meeting with the Planning Department at the Project Building said that Ranchi, which has witnessed 26.72% growth in population in a decade, needs to explore alternative options of mobility to solve the traffic issues.
The Chief Secretary also stressed on preparing a comprehensive mobility plan of Ranchi for strengthening transport connectivity with bus stands, railway stations, airport and other important destinations. Development Commissioner Sudhir Prasad however, said that Ranchi cannot have metro rail and commuter rail because the city has large number of sharp curves along the main road. Principal Secretary Planning DK Tiwari on the other hand stressed on selecting appropriate transit technology.