OUR CORRESPONDENT
ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday reviewed all the railway projects in the State with the officials from Northeastern Frontier Railway (construction).
During the meeting with NF Railway (Construction) General Manager NK Prasad, Khandu had discussion on construction of Murkongselek to Pasighat railway line. He assured all cooperation of the State government in expediting the project, an official communiqué informed. The discussion also included review on status of several ambitious railway projects proposed in Arunachal. The 190-km Bhalukpong-Tawang railway line will involve 177 km of tunneling. Estimated to be completed in 10 years, survey works involving marking of alignment, soil inspection has been completed and detailed project report (DPR) would soon be prepared.
The Chief Minister also enquired on other railway projects such as Pasighat-Tezu, Bame-Aalo, and all other projects proposed in the foothill areas of the State.
Khandu also discussed on scope to help farmers export their produce by railway expanding its role for transportation of perishable cargo items. He also sought status on satisfaction level of customers on rail service from Naharlagun to Guwahati and Tinsukia.
The Chief Minister urged the Railway officials to maintain customer satisfaction level and to impose ban on use of non-biodegradable products. He suggested the railways maintain utmost hygiene and to use perishable items like bamboo products, the communiqué added.