37A notification

**Executive Summary** This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways (S.E.C. Railway) on May 25, 2026, designates the construction of a 261.838 km railway line as a "Special Project." The project aims to provide national infrastructure for public purposes across the states of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand. The provisions of this notification come into effect on May 26, 2026, the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. **Key Points / Main Content** **Legal Authority and Classification** * The notification is issued under the powers conferred by clause (37A) of section 2 of the Railway Act, 1989. * The specified railway project is officially classified as a "Special Project" for providing national infrastructure. **Project Scope and Location** * **Project Name:** Single Line between Ambikapur – Garhwa Road with a spur from Ramanujganj to Barwadih. * **Total Length:** 261.838 Kilometers. * **Geographic Coverage:** The project spans the states of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand. **Administrative Details** * **Effective Date:** The notification is effective from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette (May 26, 2026). * **Issuing Authority:** Chief Administrative Officer (Construction), South East Central Railway, Bilaspur. **Impact Analysis** **Ministry of Railways (S.E.C. Railway)** **Impact** The Ministry is empowered to execute the project under the specific legal framework governing "Special Projects" for national infrastructure. **Action Required** Commence and oversee the construction and development of the 261.838 km single line and spur. **State Governments of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand** **Impact** These states are the primary locations for the new infrastructure, which is intended for public purposes and national interest. **Action Required** Provide necessary administrative support and coordination for the project's implementation within their respective jurisdictions. **General Public** **Impact** The project is designated for "public purpose," indicating future improvements in regional connectivity and infrastructure. **Action Required** No immediate action required; the notification serves as a formal public declaration of the project's status.

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