category Regional, chandigarh, , tags Regional, chandigarh, , DW BUREAU chandigarh Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal today allotted additional funds of Rs 16.98 crore for the speedy completion of ROB on Chandigarh-Kalka Railway line, NH21A (New NH-105). Now the total revised estimate of the construction work will be around Rs. 38.71 crore. Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal today gave administrative sanction for the additional cost amounting to Rs 16.98 crore in order to further expedite the pace of the construction work. Giving more information in this regard, an official spokesperson informed that 70 percent of the total work has been completed. He said that the change of scope in approach road gradient from 1 in 40 to 1 in 30 towards Baddi side was observed, apart from this it was decided to construct ROB on viaducts instead of RE wall which was further taken into consideration with revised estimates. The spokesperson said that the additional cost of Rs 16.98 crore has been approved taking into consideration convenience and utility of the public in Pinjore. The spokesperson further informed that the work is in progress and 70 of the work has been completed. The expenditure till date (September, 2023) is Rs. 21.98 crore. Haryana Government also approved construction of 2 lane ROB at LC 579-A on Delhi Agra Railway line crossing Delhi-Mathura Road to Gurukul road, Faridabad with an estimated amount of Rs 73.66 crore. With construction of this ROB a barrier free connectivity will be provided from Delhi Mathura National Highway to Surajkund Road in Faridabad and further to Gurugram. Chief Minister Manohar Lal today gave administrative sanction for this crucial initiative. Giving more information in this regard, an official spokesperson said that the work shall be executed through National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) loan assistance. Railway portion of ROB shall be constructed by Railways department and the ROB with approaches outside railway land will be constructed by Haryana State Roads Bridges Development Corporation Limited. The spokesperson further informed that Railways and Government of Haryana will share the construction cost in 50:50 ratio. He added that for construction of this ROB a land measuring 2.33 acre is also being purchased through e-bhoomi portal. Connectivity, in its multifaceted forms, serves as a cornerstone of modern society, fostering an interconnected global community and catalyzing progress in various spheres. Technological connectivity, through the internet and telecommunications, has revolutionized communication, commerce, and knowledge sharing, transcending geographical barriers and facilitating rapid information dissemination. Social connectivity strengthens interpersonal relationships, promotes cultural understanding, and engenders a sense of belonging and mutual support within communities. Additionally, infrastructural connectivity, including transportation and logistics networks, bolsters economic development, trade, and accessibility to vital services, thereby stimulating regional integration and sustainable growth. Emphasizing the pivotal role of connectivity underscores its instrumental impact in nurturing collaboration, innovation. (editor dailyworld.in)