<b>XI LOK SABHA DEBATES, <i> Session V (Monsoon) </i> </b>
XI LOK SABHA DEBATES, Session V (Monsoon) Monday, August 04, 1997/Shravana 13, 1919 (Saka)


Type of Debate: MATTERS UNDER RULE-377
Title: Need to early execution of gauge conversion work at New Jalpaiguri Siliguri-Alipurduar Junction. TEXT : PROF. JITENDRA NATH DAS (JALPAIGURI): Sir, I like to draw the attention of the Government to the fact that the gauge conversion work for New Jalpaiguri-Siliguri-Alipurduar junction line has not yet started. It is a long standing demand of the people of the area. The economy of the Jalpaiguri fully depends on this railway line. The scheme has already been included in the 1997-98 Railway Budget but no step has yet been taken for its implementation.

I urge upon the Government to look into the matter and take necessary steps for execution of the scheme at an early date.


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