**Executive Summary**
This document provides the status of the Bargarh-Nuapada Railway Line Project in response to Unstarred Question No. 2837 for the Lok Sabha to be answered on 17.12.2025. The project, sanctioned at a cost of ₹2,622 Crore, faces completion challenges related to land acquisition and clearances. The government has allocated ₹43 Cr. for 2025-26 and is taking steps to expedite the project.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Project Details:**
* The Bargarh Road – Nawapara Road New Line (138 Km) Railway Project has been sanctioned.
* The total cost of the project is ₹2,622 Crore.
* The project has been notified as a ‘Special Railway Project' for land acquisition.
* **Land Acquisition:**
* Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA) has been appointed for both Bargarh and Nawapara Districts.
* Preliminary Notification has been issued for acquisition of land of 73 villages.
* **Budgetary Allocation:**
* An outlay of ₹ 43 Cr. has been provided during 2025-26.
* **Factors Affecting Completion:**
* Completion of the project depends on factors including:
* Land acquisition
* 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
* **Government Steps for Speedy Implementation:**
* Provision of adequate funds
* Delegation of powers at field level
* Close monitoring of project at various levels
* Regular follow up with State Governments and concerned authorities for expeditious land acquisition, forestry and Wildlife clearances, and for resolving other issues.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder:** Ministry of Railways
**Impact:** Responsible for funding, overseeing, and ensuring the timely completion of the Bargarh-Nuapada Railway Line Project.
**Action Required:** Continue to monitor project progress, allocate necessary funds, and address factors hindering completion.
**Stakeholder:** Residents of Bargarh and Nawapara Districts in Western Odisha
**Impact:** Will benefit from improved connectivity upon completion of the railway line.
**Action Required:** None specified.
**Stakeholder:** State Governments and Concerned Authorities
**Impact:** Required to expedite land acquisition, forestry and Wildlife clearances.
**Action Required:** Expedite clearances and resolve other issues.
Key Entities Referenced
Bargarh-Nuapada Railway Line Project: The subject of the parliamentary question, concerning its progress and status.
Ministry of Railways: The government ministry responsible for the railway project.
Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA): Authority appointed for land acquisition for the railway project.
Odisha: The state where the railway project is located, affecting connectivity in western Odisha.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2837
TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.12.2025
STATUS OF BARGARH-NUAPADA RAILWAY LINE PROJECT
2837. SHRI PRADEEP PUROHIT:
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:
(a) the details of the present status of the ongoing Bargarh–Nuapada
railway line project, including the progress achieved so far in
terms of survey, land acquisition, sanction, and construction;
(b) whether the Government has fixed any timeline for completion of
this railway line and if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether adequate budgetary allocation has been made for the
project in the current financial year and if so, the details thereof;
and;
(d) the details of the steps being taken by the Government to ensure
timely execution of the project in order to improve connectivity in
western Odisha?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND
ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)
(a) to (d): Bargarh Road – Nawapara Road New Line (138 Km) Railway
Project has been sanctioned at a cost of ₹ 2,622 Crore.
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The project has been notified as a ‘Special Railway Project’ for land
acquisition. Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA) has also
been appointed for both Bargarh and Nawapara Districts. Preliminary
Notification has been issued for acquisition of land of 73 villages. An
outlay of ₹ 43 Cr. has been provided during 2025-26.
Completion of Railway project/s depends on various factors which
include the following:
Land acquisition
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.
Various steps taken by the Government for speedy approval and
implementation of Railway projects include (i) provision of adequate
funds (ii) delegation of powers at field level (iii) close monitoring of
progress of project at various levels, and (iv) regular follow up with
State Governments and concerned authorities for expeditious land
acquisition, forestry and Wildlife clearances and for resolving other
issues pertaining to projects. This has led to substantial increase in
rate of commissioning since 2014.
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