Indian Kanoon - Search engine for Indian Law

I earnestly request you to look into the overall railway development of Orissa, with emphasis on the following proposals :

1)                 Extension of gauge conversion line : The gauge conversion of Naupada-Paralakhemundi –Gunupur is in progress.  After its conversion, the line needs to be extended to the nearest main line of Waltair-Raipur section at Therubali near Rayagada.  Once connected to the mainline, it will open the hinterlands for Gopalpur port, i.e. entire south Orissa and most parts of Chattisgarh. The upcoming alumina plants at Lanjigarh and Rayagada will generate huge cargo revenue for railways.  Hence there is an urgent need to connect the missing link between Gunupur to Therubali so as to provide direct linkage to the upcoming Gopalpur port.

*1.       Second Entry in West Side :   Work amounting Rs.2 crore was sanctioned but the progress is very slow.  This need expeditious completion because residing in 30-40 colonies in nearby area including the tourists/pilgrimage will be benefited by this work.  Extra provision of budget may be made.

2.                       Conversion work of Mathura Junction - Achhnera which is a sanctioned work, not being taken up by Railway, should be started soon.  This line is closed for about last six months but conversion of this meter gauge into broad gauge is not going on.  This line is used by huge mass coming everyday from various villages located on this line, to Mathura for earning their livelihood.  Majority of the users is farmers and people living below poverty line.  People will appreciate this work.

3.                        Construction of pulia for passage of water of Chandrapuri Colony including other colonies attached to this area : Chandrapuri vicinity where about 20 other colonies live. Indrapouri, Shivpuri, Chanakyapur, Natwarnagar, Preetivihar, Indraprastha Enclave, Hanuman Nagar etc. are located.  There is a serious problem of water blockage due to existing meter gauge line Mathura Junction to Achhnera which is under Gauge conversion.  One drainage has been sanctioned by Municipality to drag the water of these colonies to the main drainage but there is a need of construction of (01 or 02) pulia at Chandrapuri Colony to pass the water through railway administration or the political party who accomplish this work.

SOUTH CENTRAL RAILWAY  Great injustice has been done to the State of Andhra Pradesh which comes under the South Central Railway, partly Southern and Central Railway Zones.

The Budget allocation whether it is for the new lines, doubling and gauge conversion, the budgetary allocation declining year by year when compared to previous years allocation.  In the present Railway Budget around Rs.315 crores have been allocated for important projects like new lines.  Gauge conversion and doubling etc. At this pace of allocation, I think the Project might not get completed even after other 50 years. I request the Hon’ble Minister to increase the allocation from Rs.15 to Rs.50 crore for Central Railway new line.