Indian Railways faces project delays in West Bengal due to land acquisition challenges.

Indian Railways is facing delays in 43 infrastructure projects in West Bengal, totaling 4,479 km and costing Rs 60,168 crore, mainly due to land acquisition issues. Only 21% of the required 3,040 hectares have been acquired so far. The Ministry of Railways is implementing measures like Gati Shakti units to expedite statutory clearances and prioritize projects, urging cooperation from the state government to speed up land acquisition.

December 21, 2024
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