Question : DAMODAR RAIL PROJECT



(a) whether the works of Damodar Rail related project has been completed;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor and the progress so far made on this project; and

(d) the time by which the project is likely to be completed?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R. VELU)

(a): No, Sir.

(b): Does not arise.

(c): The work of Bankura Damodar River (BDR) Railway gauge conversion project is progressing as per the overall availability of resources. Gauge conversion from Bankura to Sonamukhi has been completed. Works are in various stages of progress on the rest of the project length.

(d): No target date of completion of the entire project has been fixed.