The ECoR General Manager, Parmeshwar Funkwal, who called on the state’s Chief Secretary Anu Garg, acknowledged and appreciated the continued support being extended by the state government in facilitating railway works across Odisha.
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The East Coast Railway (ECoR) authorities on Wednesday sought the cooperation of the state government in matters related to land acquisition, forest rights, removal of encroachments, shifting of utilities, and early disposal of long-pending legal cases for the timely completion of pending railway projects.
The ECoR General Manager, Parmeshwar Funkwal, who called on the state’s Chief Secretary Anu Garg, acknowledged and appreciated the continued support being extended by the state government in facilitating railway works across Odisha.
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He expressed confidence that sustained cooperation and further strengthening of inter-departmental coordination would open up greater scope for expeditious implementation of ongoing works as well as timely grounding of future railway infrastructure initiatives in the state.
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Funkwal, interacting with Chief Secretary Garg, held constructive and wide-ranging discussions on matters related to the progress of railway infrastructure development in the state.
During the meeting, the General Manager shared an overview of issues that commonly arise during the execution of large-scale railway works and emphasized the importance of their timely resolution.
He also underlined the need for close coordination among various agencies to facilitate the smooth execution of works such as the construction of Road Over Bridges (ROBs) and other allied infrastructure.
He further highlighted that timely policy-level decisions and issuance of necessary operational instructions play a vital role in enabling the smooth implementation of infrastructure projects.
Enhanced availability of construction resources, expeditious statutory clearances, and early resolution of procedural matters, he noted, would greatly contribute towards adherence to project timelines and avoidance of delays.
Garg appreciated the concerns raised during the meeting and assured that the issues raised would be examined in consultation with the concerned departments and district administrations.
She reiterated the State Government’s commitment to continue extending all possible support for early resolution of issues and for ensuring timely completion of railway infrastructure projects, which are vital for improving connectivity and supporting the overall development of Odisha.
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