From Trishna Pegu
GUWAHATI : Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma today held a meeting with senior officers of NF Railway at his conference hall at Janata Bhawan and discussed various important issues. The Chief Minister asked ASTC to hold meeting with NF Railway to resolve the land issue for proposed second entry gate of Guwahati Railway Station at Paltanbazar. He also said that removal of encroachment in Railway’s land is a continuous process and respective district administrations will take necessary steps in this regard as and when required. He assured that State Government will provide all support to Railways for development and modernization of railway stations in the State.
The Chief Minister directed Deputy Commissioner, Kamrup (M) to immediately provide necessary NOC for proposed ropeway project from Kamakhya Station to Kamakhya Temple. He said that approximately 80 locations for construction of Railway Over Bridges have been identified and works in only few of them have started so far due to several constraints. He directed PWD to maintain regular coordination with Railways and other stakeholders to expedite the projects. Stressing on the importance of Kishan Rail for strengthening rural agro-based economy in the State, he assured that State Government will offer full support for sustaining the unhindered operation of Kishan Rail.
He also informed that the state government is constantly in touch with Ministry of Railways regarding various matters including formation of a Joint Venture company in the state for speedy execution of railway projects, establishment of a railway coach factory at BTR area, smooth implementation of PM Gati Shakti etc. Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Samir Kumar Sinha alongwith top officials of PWD and NF Railway were present in the meeting.
