A group of intellectuals of different social organisations
and civil society forums on Wednesday demanded rail connectivity from Gopalpur
to Phulbani and extended connection with the Khordha-Balangir railway line.
The intellectuals including Sriya Nayak, Dr Subash Chandra
Sahu, Deepak Pattnaik and Sudhansu Panda said the Kandhamal district of south
Odisha is yet to get railway connectivity. As communication is one of the vital
components of development, people of the district are deprived of it, they
added.
They said the rail connectivity would help to develop the
economy standard of these areas. Rail connectivity to the Gopalpur port would
not only create jobs, but also enhance business in the State. Kandhamal, which
is famous for its spices like ginger and turmeric and forest goods, would get
easy connectivity to market its products. It would also help to attract
investment in the region, said the intellectuals.
Source: The Pioneer
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