Indian railways minister urges Kerala to expedite land acquisition for stalled railway projects.

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has urged Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to speed up land acquisition for railway projects, currently stalled due to land issues. Despite a record ₹3,011 crore budget for 2024-25 and payments over ₹2,100 crore, only 64 of the required 470 hectares have been acquired. Vaishnaw highlighted the importance of these projects for Kerala's socio-economic growth.

November 27, 2024
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