General Manager NFR (Construction) Meets CM of Assam to Discuss Major Railway Infrastructure Projects
· Free Press Journal
Ashish Bansal, General Manager, Northeast Frontier Railway (Construction), met Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of Assam, on 4th November, 2026. During the meeting, Bansal, on behalf of Northeast Frontier Railway (Construction), handed over a cheque of Rs. 13,63,205/- to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, Assam, towards supporting people affected by the floods in the state during June and July 2026. The contribution reflects NFR (Construction)'s commitment towards supporting the people of the region during challenging times.
During the interaction, Bansal apprised the Chief Minister about various ongoing railway infrastructure projects and surveys being undertaken by NFR (Construction) across the Northeastern region. He highlighted the progress of important railway development initiatives aimed at strengthening connectivity, enhancing transportation infrastructure and accelerating regional development.
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He also discussed certain critical issues requiring the support and cooperation of the State Government for the smooth and timely execution of important railway projects. These included assistance in the removal of encroachments affecting the construction of some projects, as well as land clearance and related support for key multi-tracking projects, including the Lumding-Furkating Double Line Project and the Kamakhya-Guwahati Third Line Project.
Bansal further sought the State Government's assistance in expediting land acquisition for the proposed Kokrajhar-Gelephu New Railway Line Project, which is an important connectivity initiative for the region.
The meeting highlighted the importance of close coordination and cooperation between the Railways and the State Government in overcoming implementation-related challenges and facilitating the timely completion of major railway infrastructure projects. Such collaborative efforts will further strengthen railway connectivity, improve transportation facilities and contribute significantly to the overall socio-economic development of Assam and the Northeastern region.