Bhubaneswar, (Reporterspen), Aug 10: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for approving six major railway projects aimed at enhancing the railway sector in Odisha.
In a post on his X handle, CM Majhi wrote: “On behalf of the people of Odisha, I extend my thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for approving six significant railway projects to advance Odisha’s rail infrastructure.
These projects will not only strengthen the railway network but also foster development in aspirational districts and tribal areas. With the support of the double engine government, the needs of 4.5 million Odiyans will be addressed, and our vision of making Odisha a hub of Eastern development will be realized.”
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Modi, has approved eight railway projects with a total estimated cost of approximately Rs. 24,657 crore. Of these, four projects are exclusively in Odisha, while two cover parts of the state.
