EDFCR will facilitate 700 containers
- June 04, 2023
- Updated: 12:41 am
category Regional, chandigarh, , tags Regional, chandigarh, , DW BUREAU chandigarh Haryana Chief Secretary, Sanjeev Kaushal said that the establishment of three new railway stations namely Kalanour, Jagadhari and Darazpur in the Yamunanagar district under Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor Railway (EDFCR) project will benefit industrial sector in the state. He said that to ensure benefits for the industries from these stations, a committee led by the Deputy Commissioner will be formed. This committee will gather information from the industries based in the area and accordingly facilitate services at the stations. The development of these railway corridors will not only benefit the local traders but also the industrialists up to Ponta Sahib. It was informed that the district imports 700 containers and exports 600 containers on regular basis. The Chief Secretary further directed the Deputy Commissioner to prepare a plan in consultation with the officials of traders and Chambers of Commerce regarding the utilization of the three stations established in the district. He suggested organizing a seminar to provide information about the facilities at these stations.The Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal was reviewing the ongoing development works in Yamunanagar district on Saturday. Kaushal reviewed the progress of the Express Highway, Railway Corridor, and Medical College construction work with the officials. He emphasized the importance of carrying out development work with a clear vision. Railway officials apprised that the work on the railway corridor is in its final stages. The New Kalanaur Junction and New Jagadhri Railway Junction are connected to the highway, which will greatly benefit the traders. On this occasion, railway officials raised concerns about the overflow of drains near the Saraswati Sugar Mill, causing water to stagnate on the railway tracks, thus hindering the construction of the railway station. Redressing the issue, the Chief Secretary immediately directed the officials of the Municipal Corporation and Public Health Department to explore possibilities of finding permanent solution of this problem. He said that loading and unloading activities will be carried out at Kalanaur railway station. (editor dailyworld.in)