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ਮਾਫ਼ ਕਰਨਾ, ਇਹ ਖਬਰ ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਬੇਨਤੀ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਉਪਲਬਧ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ। ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਇੱਥੇ ਦੇਖੋ।
Agreement for allocation of work of Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor from Palwal to Sonipat
Chandigarh, April 1 – Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal’s strong initiatives towards robust connectivity across the state have resulted in the continuous improvement and strengthening of the road and rail system.
Giving this information, an official spokesperson said that the Haryana Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation, which is also a joint venture of the Haryana Government and the Railways Ministry has entered into an agreement with the RITES for the construction of this corridor for providing railway infrastructure technology and economic services.
On behalf of Haryana Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited Corporation, the agreement was signed by Sh. Narinder D. Chumber, Director (Projects & Planning) while on behalf of Rites by Sh. Piyush Kansal, Executive Director.
Haryana Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited has been constituted with an aim to provide eco-friendly and seamless connectivity as a cost-effective and sustainable mode of transport which will enable polycentric growth in Haryana.
It is significant that on 15 September, 2020, the Central Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs that was constituted under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi approved the 121.742 km long dual electrified broad gauge line of Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor from Palwal to Sonipat with an estimated cost of Rs. 5,617.69 crore.
After the completion of the construction of the Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor, the public economic development in the State will be strengthened and will attract multinational companies to set up manufacturing units which will boost the ‘Make in India’ Mission. Over 76 lakh employment opportunities will also be created through this project. Apart from this, it will also reduce the passenger load in passenger and goods trains in Delhi.
This corridor from Palwal to Sonipat will be dual electrified broad gauge from Sohna, Manesar, and Kharkhoda and will provide seamless connectivity to the Prithala Dedicated Freight Corridor from Palwal, Patli, Sultanpur, Asaudha, and Harsana Kalan stations of Indian Railways. The project is being funded by Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and shall be completed in 5 Years.
