Clear hurdles to highway, railway projects, Minister tells officials
Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy has urged officials to resolve land acquisition and forest clearance issues to complete National Highway and railway projects by December 2026. During a review meeting, he highlighted the progress made and emphasized the need for effective coordination among various departments. The Minister also mentioned that cost-sharing issues for certain railway projects would be discussed with the Union Railway Ministry.
- ▪The Minister directed officials to expedite pending National Highway works under the National Highways Authority of India.
- ▪Of the 21 land acquisition issues related to National Highway projects, nine have been fully resolved and 12 partially addressed.
- ▪The Minister stressed the need for coordinated efforts to complete ongoing railway works by December 2026.
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Roads & Buildings, Investments and Infrastructure Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy on Monday directed officials to resolve pending issues related to land acquisition and forest clearances to ensure completion of National Highway and railway projects in the State by December 2026.Chairing the fourth Task Force Committee review meeting at the Secretariat in Amaravati, the Minister reviewed the progress made since the third committee meeting held in August last year and sought project-wise updates from senior officials of the National Highways and Railways.Referring to directions issued by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Mr.
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