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?336.5 Cr for Balasore and Balangir under AMA Odisha
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?336.5 Cr for Balasore and Balangir under AMA Odisha

The Indian Railways has allocated ?336.5 crore under the Annual Maintenance Allowance (AMA) Odisha scheme to upgrade railway infrastructure in the districts of Balasore and Balangir.

Balasore, located in the eastern part of Odisha, is a major railhead for both passenger and freight trains passing through the East Coast Railway zone. Under the scheme, ?139.05 crore has been earmarked for various modernization and maintenance projects in the Balasore district.

The funds will be utilized to enhance passenger facilities, develop better platforms, construct new foot overbridges, and improve track infrastructure in the stations of Basta, Soro, Bhadrak, Barunei, and Nilagiri. Additionally, the Balasore railway yard will undergo expansion to accommodate more trains and promote efficient operations.

Balangir, a western Odisha district, will receive ?197.45 crore for upgrading crucial railway infrastructure. This includes work on the Khurda-Balangir rail line, aiming to enhance connectivity and promote economic development in the region.

The allocation will facilitate track doubling, electrification, signaling, and station development along the Balangir-Kantabanji section, a crucial stretch of the Khurda-Balangir line. These enhancements will not only improve transportation facilities but also pave the way for increased industrial activity and employment opportunities in the district.

AMA Odisha aims to ensure regular maintenance and infrastructure development of railway networks in the state. The initiative recognizes the crucial role played by railways in fostering economic growth and connectivity across the country.

The allocation of ?336.5 crore for Balasore and Balangir reflects the government's commitment to improving rail infrastructure in Odisha. By enhancing connectivity and ensuring adequate maintenance, the state aims to facilitate smoother and more efficient transportation of passengers and goods.

With these investments, the rail projects in Balasore and Balangir will witness considerable improvements, contributing to the overall development of the region and benefiting the local communities.

In conclusion, the Indian Railways' allocation of ?336.5 crore for the Balasore and Balangir districts under the AMA Odisha scheme is expected to bring significant upgrades to railway infrastructure in the respective regions. These developments will enhance connectivity, promote economic growth, and support the overall development of the state.

The Indian Railways has allocated ?336.5 crore under the Annual Maintenance Allowance (AMA) Odisha scheme to upgrade railway infrastructure in the districts of Balasore and Balangir. Balasore, located in the eastern part of Odisha, is a major railhead for both passenger and freight trains passing through the East Coast Railway zone. Under the scheme, ?139.05 crore has been earmarked for various modernization and maintenance projects in the Balasore district. The funds will be utilized to enhance passenger facilities, develop better platforms, construct new foot overbridges, and improve track infrastructure in the stations of Basta, Soro, Bhadrak, Barunei, and Nilagiri. Additionally, the Balasore railway yard will undergo expansion to accommodate more trains and promote efficient operations. Balangir, a western Odisha district, will receive ?197.45 crore for upgrading crucial railway infrastructure. This includes work on the Khurda-Balangir rail line, aiming to enhance connectivity and promote economic development in the region. The allocation will facilitate track doubling, electrification, signaling, and station development along the Balangir-Kantabanji section, a crucial stretch of the Khurda-Balangir line. These enhancements will not only improve transportation facilities but also pave the way for increased industrial activity and employment opportunities in the district. AMA Odisha aims to ensure regular maintenance and infrastructure development of railway networks in the state. The initiative recognizes the crucial role played by railways in fostering economic growth and connectivity across the country. The allocation of ?336.5 crore for Balasore and Balangir reflects the government's commitment to improving rail infrastructure in Odisha. By enhancing connectivity and ensuring adequate maintenance, the state aims to facilitate smoother and more efficient transportation of passengers and goods. With these investments, the rail projects in Balasore and Balangir will witness considerable improvements, contributing to the overall development of the region and benefiting the local communities. In conclusion, the Indian Railways' allocation of ?336.5 crore for the Balasore and Balangir districts under the AMA Odisha scheme is expected to bring significant upgrades to railway infrastructure in the respective regions. These developments will enhance connectivity, promote economic growth, and support the overall development of the state.

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