Geological survey of Karanprayag project in Uttarakhand yet to start
The 125-km project is considered to be strategically important, owing to Uttarakhand’s vast border with China
More than a year after the foundation stone for the much-ambitious Rishikesh-Karanprayag rail project in Uttarakhand was laid, the railways are yet to start its geological survey amid reports that investigations may continue for another two-three years. “We are at present carrying out alignment works and the geological survey will begin only after March this year”, say a top railway officials.
Publication Date:
18/02/2013