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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