Jeypore,21st July 2025:Land acquisition is currently underway for new railway projects, and compensation is being provided to those who are losing their land. Public hearings for land acquisition are also taking place. Every year, budget allocations are made for these projects. However, the projects have not progressed.
While many eagerly awaited railway projects in the state have been completed and train services have already begun, the Jeypore-Malkangiri and Jeypore-Nabarangpur projects still remain uncertain. It is being said that the projects are stalled due to issues related to land acquisition.
This has now raised serious questions about rail connectivity in the backward districts.