Union Rly.Minister Prefunded Grip on THER-GNPR-PLK-NPD Track

Bhagabat Padhi,Odishabarta

Paralakhemundi: Recent visit of Union Railway Minister Aswini Vaishnaw to undivided Koraput district signalled hope of expansion of Gunupur-Theruvalli railway track.Long flimsy demand could install hope with open minds by various wings eg educationists, political leaders & district administration while discussing on priority of such long demand track with Minister. Centuries together from king dynasty of both Paralakhemundi & Jeypore resounded broader development on education, health, communication & irrigation. That indeed a bond on 1900 when during reign of Late Gourachandra Gajapati Naupada to Gunupur via Paralakhemundi narrow gauge railway track could be successful. Moreover from Paralakhemundi Maharaja fund streamed on this track. New expansion will be breathing sphere to restore communication to Chennai & Kolkota. Moreso shortest route from Koraput to Bhubaneswar be enhanced. Minister felt its magnitude & affirmed to discuss with Odisha government to clear all gaps to enlive this project. Ultimately locals too felt magnanimity on green signal of this long demand railway track which every year during budget time demand placed before Union Government. Railway Minister Vaishnaw visit a significant dream for development of south Odisha to pull revenue on mining & intimidate with Gopalpur port on transportations what learneds feeling.