Prime Minister Modi has inaugurated the 19.75 km Dudhnoi-Mendipathar railway line, one that takes off from the New Bongaigaon-Goalpara-Guwahati main line at Dudhnoi in Assam, and traverses through 9.36 km inside Meghalaya territory to culminate at Mendipathar in West Garo Hills.
Approved in 1992-93, foundation of the 19.47 km broad guage railway line was laid by chief minister Mukul Sangma in 2012.
Prime Minister Modi said on this occasion that India had allowed 100 percent FDI in Railways, to spur the process of modernization of Indian Railways. He said the Government is also considering privatization of Railway Stations to promote economic activity. Railways need dedicated expertise and technology upgradation. In order to build human resource for this purpose, the Government would set up four Universities for the Railways, and graduates from these Universities would be able to contribute to the Indian Railways, also getting employment in the process.
Approved in 1992. Foundation laid in 2012. Inaugurated in 2014. Takes 20yrs to lay out 20 km & 161yrs for Indian Railways to reach Meghalaya
— गीतिका (@ggiittiikkaa) November 29, 2014
Approved in 1992-93, foundation of the 19.47 km broad guage railway line was laid by chief minister Mukul Sangma in 2012.
Today is a historic day for the people of Meghalaya: Dr. Mukul Sangma, CM of Meghalaya
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 29, 2014
Prime Minister Modi said on this occasion that India had allowed 100 percent FDI in Railways, to spur the process of modernization of Indian Railways. He said the Government is also considering privatization of Railway Stations to promote economic activity. Railways need dedicated expertise and technology upgradation. In order to build human resource for this purpose, the Government would set up four Universities for the Railways, and graduates from these Universities would be able to contribute to the Indian Railways, also getting employment in the process.
In Guwahati with PM for the flagging off of the first train to Meghalaya and laying the foundation stone for the rail line to Mizoram
— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) November 29, 2014
