PMO monitoring Dimapur-Kohima new BG line project

February 11, 2022 54 Views No Comment

February 11, 2022

Northeast Frontier Railway (Construction) chief administrative officer-1, HS Yadav Thursday informed that the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) was “very keenly” monitoring the Dimapur-Kohima New BG Line project, which was “going at a smooth pace”.

According to DIPR, Yadav said this during a review meeting of the Dimapur-Kohima New BG Line project with the chief secretary J Alam, and other senior officials at the chief secretary’s conference Hall, Kohima on Thursday.

Yadav informed that the Phase-I of the project from Dhansiri to Shukhovi has been completed and trains would start to ply on the route soon. He also informed that Phase-II (28km) from Shukhovi to Pherima was under construction and expected to be completed by July 2023. While the phase-III (38km) from Pherima to Zubza was expected to be completed by March 2026, Yadav said. Further, he stated that the 82.50km long line would have eight stations and 20 tunnels covering a total length of 29.30km.
The meeting also discussed various issues related to the project and how the government could supplement in the smooth conduct of the works being executed.

State chief secretary J Alam expressed appreciation to the railways for taking up the much-needed project, which he said would benefit the people of the state. He said that proper instructions have been given to the respective deputy commissioners to ensure that the project was implemented smoothly. Alam assured all necessary support from the state machinery so the project was completed on time.

He also instructed the state PWD and railways to conduct joint survey on the connecting roads to the stations and to work out the solutions at the earliest.

Alam opined that the railway stations should have a Naga traditional touch in its architecture and designs so the travellers, both local and tourist, could have a glimpse of Nagaland from the station itself. The meeting was attended by home commissioner, commissioner Nagaland, commissioner & secretary transport, secretary works & housing and other senior officials both from the state and railways.

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