**Executive Summary**
This document outlines the progress and challenges related to several railway projects in Himachal Pradesh, with a focus on the Bhanupalli-Bilaspur-Beri rail line. A key issue is the delay in land availability from the Himachal Pradesh State Government, which is adversely impacting the progress of the Bhanupalli-Bilaspur-Beri project and associated rail connectivity efforts. The document also provides information regarding rail budget increases and other infrastructure projects in the state.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Bhanupalli-Bilaspur-Beri Rail Line:**
* This 63km project is sanctioned on a cost-sharing basis (25% Himachal Pradesh, 75% Central Government).
* Himachal Pradesh is responsible for the full cost of land exceeding Rs. 70 crore.
* Detailed Estimate of the project was sanctioned at a cost of Rs. 6753 crore including land cost of Rs. 1617 crore.
* Of the 124 Ha of land required, only 82 Ha have been provided by Himachal Pradesh.
* The State Government has deposited only Rs. 847 crore of their Rs. 2,711 crore share, leaving a balance of Rs. 1,863 crore.
* Land non-availability and insufficient cost-sharing contributions are adversely affecting project progress.
* **Other Rail Projects and Budget:**
* The Bilaspur-Manali-Leh strategic rail line (489 km, 270 km tunnels) is planned at an estimated ₹1.31 Lakh Crore.
* The rail budget for Himachal Pradesh has increased significantly, from ₹108 Crore per annum (2009-14) to ₹2,716 Crore (2025-26).
* The Nangal Dam-Daulatpur Chowk section has been commissioned; work continues on Daulatpur Chowk-Talwara and Chandigarh-Baddi lines. DPR is prepared for Baddi-Ghanauli New Line
* The survey has been completed and Detailed Project Report has been prepared for Bilaspur - Manali – Leh new line.
* **Factors Affecting Project Completion:**
* The document identifies several factors impacting railway project sanction and completion, including land acquisition, forest clearance, statutory clearances, geological conditions, law and order, traffic projections, remunerativeness and overall availability of funds.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Government of Himachal Pradesh**
* **Impact:** The State Government's delay in land acquisition and outstanding cost share is the primary impediment to the progress of the Bhanupalli-Bilaspur-Beri rail line and associated connectivity projects.
* **Action Required:** Expedite land acquisition and deposit the outstanding Rs. 1,863 crore cost share to fulfil commitments and ensure project advancement.
**Stakeholder: Central Government**
* **Impact:** The Central Government's efforts to execute railway projects in Himachal Pradesh are dependent on the support and cooperation of the State Government.
* **Action Required:** Continue to engage with the State Government to resolve the land acquisition and funding issues, explore potential solutions to accelerate project progress.
**Stakeholder: Ministry of Defence**
* **Impact:** The Bilaspur - Manali – Leh new line has been identified as strategic line by Ministry of Defence.
* **Action Required:** Monitor the project and contribute to the completion within the deadlines.
Key Entities Referenced
Bhanupalli-Bilaspur-Beri Project: A new rail line project experiencing delays due to land availability issues in Himachal Pradesh.
Himachal Pradesh: The state where the Bhanupalli-Bilaspur-Beri rail project is located, and where land acquisition is a key issue affecting the project's progress.
Bilaspur-Manali-Leh Strategic Rail Line: A strategic rail line with a significant length and tunnel construction planned, mentioned in relation to rail connectivity improvements.
Ministry of Railways: The ministry overseeing railway projects mentioned in the document.
Ministry of Railways
Delay in Land Availability by HP State Govt.
Adversely Affecting Bhanupalli–Bilaspur–Beri
Project
Bilaspur–Manali–Leh Strategic Rail Line: 489 km Route with
270 km of Tunnels Planned at an Estimated ₹1.31 Lakh Crore
Rail Budget for Himachal Pradesh Jumps Over 25 Times,
From ₹108 Crore Per Annum in 2009-14 Period to ₹2,716
Crore in 2025–26
Rail Connectivity Enhanced with Commissioning of Nangal
Dam–Daulatpur Chowk Section; Work Progresses on
Daulatpur Chowk–Talwara and Chandigarh–Baddi Lines; DPR
Prepared for Baddi–Ghanauli New Line
प्रव तथ: 12 DEC 2025 1:59PM by PIB Delhi
Bhanupalli-Bilaspur-Beri (63km) New Rail Line project has been sanctioned on cost sharing basis having
25% share of State Government of Himachal Pradesh and 75 % share of Central Government. Further, full
cost of land beyond Rs. 70 crore is to be borne by Government of Himachal Pradesh. Detailed Estimate of
the project was sanctioned at a cost of Rs. 6753 crore including land cost of Rs. 1617 crore.
In Himachal Pradesh, 124 Ha of land is required for the execution of the project. Against this requirement,
only 82 Ha have been provided by State Government of Himachal Pradesh. Work has been taken up on the
available land. Land beyond Bilaspur to Beri is yet to be handed over by Government of Himachal
Pradesh. Non-availability of land is adversely affecting the project.
The total expenditure incurred on the project so far is Rs.5,252 crore. As per cost sharing arrangements Rs.
2,711 crore was to be given by Government of Himachal Pradesh. However, they have deposited only Rs.
847 crore as their share of cost. Thus, Rs.1,863 crore is balance with State Government of Himachal
Pradesh. Non deposition of their share of cost is adversely affecting the progress of project.
The progress of this project is affected due to non fulfillment of their commitments by State Govt. The
support of State Govt is required to expedite the Project.
The Government of India is geared up to execute projects, however success depends upon the support of
Government of Himachal Pradesh.
Himachal PradeshBudget allocation for Infrastructure projects and safety works, falling fully/ partly in the state of Himachal
Pradesh is as under:
Period Outlay
2009-14 ₹108 crore/year
2025-26 ₹ 2716 Cr. (More than 25 times)
To improve connectivity in Himachal Pradesh, Nangal Dam - Una - Andaura - Daulatpur Chowk (60 km)
section of Nangal Dam - Talwara - Mukerian new line project has been commissioned. Work of Daulatpur
Chowk - Kartoli Punjab - Talwara (52 km) section has been taken up. Further, work of Chandigarh-Baddi
New Line (28 Km) have also been taken up at a cost of Rs. 1540 crore.
Moreover, to improve rail connectivity in Himachal Pradesh, Survey for Baddi-Ghanauli new line (25
Km) has been completed and Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been prepared.
Bilaspur – Manali – Leh new line is identified as strategic line by Ministry of Defence. The survey has
been completed and Detailed Project Report has been prepared. The project passes through difficult
terrain of Himalayas, which are full of geological surprises and numerous problems. The total length of
the project is 489 Km including tunnels of 270 km length. Anticipated cost of the project as per Detailed
Project Report is ₹1,31,000 crore.
Sanction of any railway project depend upon many parameters/factors which include the following:
· Anticipated traffic projections and Remunerativeness of the proposed route
· First and last mile connectivity provided by the project
· Connection of missing links and providing additional route
· Augmentation of congested/saturated lines
· Demands raised by State Governments/Central Ministries/Public representatives,
· Railway’s own operational requirements
· Socio-economic considerations
· Overall availability of funds
Completion of Railway project/s depends on various factors which include the following:
· Land acquisition by State Government
· Forest clearance
· Shifting of infringing utilities
· Statutory clearances from various authorities
· Geological and topographical conditions of area
· Law and order situation in the area of project site
· Number of working months in a year for particular project site etc.
All these factors affect the completion time and cost of the project/s.This information was provided by the Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and
Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, in a reply to a question in Rajya Sabha.
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