Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has invited tender for the construction of the office building of Rayagada Railway Division, marking a significant development in regional infrastructure.
This project follows the recent announcement by the Minister of Railways about the allocation of Rs 70 crore for the establishment of the new division.
The Railway Minister on July 26 revealed the budgetary provision and confirmed that the design phase is nearing completion. The project is set to commence shortly, underscoring the government’s dedication to enhancing railway infrastructure and boosting economic growth in the region, ECoR said in a press release on Sunday.
The scope of the tender includes the construction of the Divisional Railway Manager’s (DRM) office, staff quarters, and various ancillary facilities. The new division will be situated on about 125.78 acres across six strategic locations near the Rayagada Railway Station along NH-326.
The DRM office itself will occupy 14.30 acres and will feature state-of-the-art amenities including water bodies, a walking track, a parking area and a driver’s rest room, etc.
This significant investment aims to improve connectivity and support regional development, reflecting the government’s commitment to upgrading infrastructure and delivering enhanced services to the public.