After engaging in a blame-game with the Ministry of Railways over Bargarh-Nuapada railway line via Padampur, State Transport Minister Tukuni Sahu on Thursday cleared the air saying the detailed project report (DPR) for the rail line is under the approval process.
While replying a question of BJD member Debesh Acharya, the Transport Minister said the Railway Board has accorded In-Principl Approval (IPA) to the Odisha Railway Infrastructure Development Limited (ORIDL) for taking up preparation of a DPR for Bargarh Road Nuapada Road new railway line factoring conditions such as the land and RR cost to be borne by the Government of Odisha.
