GUWAHATI: Union Minister of State for Statistics & Programme Implementation and Parliamentary affairs, Vijay Goel held a review meeting at NEDFi, Guwahati to review large infrastructure projects being implemented by Central agencies.
The minister reviewed the progress of central sector infrastructure projects costing Rs. 150 cr and above in Road Transport and Highways, Petroleum and Natural Gas and Railways, being implemented by NHAI, Oil India Limited and NF Railway.
During the review of progress of the projects of NHAI it was informed to the minister that in case of the East-West Corridor project in Assam covering 13 districts, out of total 636.657 Km length, four laning of 606. 793 Km has been completed.
Remaining 29.864 Km is under progress which is mostly in Dima Hasao District. NHAI is constructing a total 130.09 Km of National Highway in Dima Hasao district, out of which 106.280 Km has been completed.
The Minister was also informed about the issues like landslide, law and order situation etc. which are the main reasons behind the delay in the construction work.
While reviewing New Bongaigaon-Goalpara-Kamakhya Doubling Project, it was informed to the minister that due to delay in getting the earth cutting permissions from district authorities the project may get delayed.
The minister requested the State Government to take review of the whole procedure so that the process could be simplified wherever possible.
Goel also reviewed the Rs. 571.66 crore, ‘Augmentation of Pumping Capacity of Barauni-Bongaigaon Phase II’ project, which is being implemented by Oil India Ltd. After completion, it would enable Guwahati refinery to receive more imported crude oil for processing purpose. Goel directed the officers of Oil India Limited to complete the project within given time frame.
Reviewing progress of projects by all the three sectors Shri Goel assured to provide full support from the Government of India.
