Jeypore, Nov 10 (UDN): : The long-awaited dream of railway connectivity for the people of Nabarangpur district has moved a step closer to reality, with the land acquisition process for the proposed Jeypore–Nabarangpur railway connectivity project gaining momentum.
As part of the ongoing process, 26 acres of land at Ambaguda village under Ambaguda Gram Panchayat in Jeypore block of Koraput district have been officially handed over to the Railways.
The proposed railway line will pass through eight villages under Jeypore tehsil, and land acquisition activities are currently underway in the concerned areas to facilitate the implementation of the project.
During the land handover process at Ambaguda village, Jeypore Tahsildar-cum-Special Land Acquisition Officer Sabyasachi Jena, along with railway officials, Jeypore Revenue Inspector and Amin, was present.
The progress in land acquisition has raised hopes among residents of Jeypore and Nabarangpur, who have been waiting for railway connectivity for a long time. Once operational, the railway line is expected to significantly improve transportation between Jeypore and Nabarangpur, strengthen regional connectivity and accelerate economic development in the region.
The latest land transfer marks an important step towards fulfilling the long-standing demand of the people of Nabarangpur for direct railway connectivity.
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