The Centre has approved Rs 180 crore for the rebuilding of the railway network in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, which was ravaged by floods and landslides.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma acknowledged the Centre’s contribution of Rs 180 crore for restoration efforts.
“The Railway Ministry has also assured to complete the restoration work of railway network in Dima Hasao district by July 10 this year,” Sarma said.
“Repairing the damaged portions of the vital rail link will restore connectivity between Barak and Brahmaputra valleys of Assam and reconnect Tripura, Mizoram and parts of Manipur with the rest of the rest the country,” added Sarma.
