Bidding process for railway tracks in Sundargarh has ended.

The long-awaited news has finally arrived in Rourkela - the delay in the Talcher-Bimalagarh railway link has come to an end. It has been a hot topic in Sundargarh district for quite some time now, and people are relieved to see some progress. On Monday, eight companies actively participated in the bidding process for the construction of tracks between Bimalagarh and Mahudhia. The enthusiasm is high, as everyone is hopeful that with the bidding completed, one of these companies will be awarded the project and work will soon commence on the 35-kilometre stretch.

The bidding process took place at the East Coast Railway office in Bhubaneswar and saw the participation of companies from various regions. Interestingly, only one company from Jharsuguda was among the bidders. It is a significant development, considering the project has been in limbo for several years. However, with the BJP coming into power in Odisha, the project, which had been initiated in the 1960s, has received a new boost. The government's renewed interest in this project has provided a ray of hope for the people of Rourkela and Sundargarh.

Since the announcement of the plan for new railway tracks, land acquisition has been a major challenge for both the East Coast Railway (ECoR) and the state government. Despite the hurdles, railway officials are determined to move forward with the project. They have stated that the tender for the work will be allotted next month, and the estimated cost for the 35-km track is Rs 535 crore. If all goes as per plan, the construction is expected to be completed by October 2026 - a timeline that is being closely monitored by the Railway Ministry.

In addition, there has been a recent development in the form of Sundargarh Collector Manoj Satyawan Mahajan being appointed to resolve the land-related issues. This news has brought a sense of relief to the district administration and ECoR sources, who have been working tirelessly to smoothen out the process. The Railway Ministry has also expressed its eagerness to finish the project within the scheduled time frame, which is a positive sign for the entire community. With everyone putting in their efforts, it won't be long before the Talcher-Bimalagarh railway link becomes a reality, connecting the two regions and bringing convenience to the people.

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