Rajasthan Chief Secretary V. Srinivas and Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi conducted a video conference to assess matters concerning the Namo Bharat Rail Corridor project. The meeting, held at the Government Secretariat, concentrated on the financial and implementation aspects of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor.
Srinivas disclosed during the meeting that Rajasthan has agreed to bear the financial responsibility for the initial phase of the RRTS project as per the revised Detailed Project Report (DPR). With the revision, Rajasthan’s share of the project cost will rise from Rs 103 crore to Rs 124.26 crore, as 1.13 km of the total 105.20 km corridor will now be within Rajasthan.
The Haryana government’s decision to limit its project cost coverage to Bawal will result in an additional financial burden of about Rs 510 crore on Rajasthan, as highlighted by Srinivas. As per the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), participating states were expected to cover 20% of their respective project cost shares.
The Rajasthan Chief Secretary urged the Haryana government to reconsider its stance, seeking relief from the added financial burden. In response, the Haryana Chief Secretary assured a review of the matter and pledged a prompt decision. The corridor is set to offer high-speed rail connectivity between Delhi, Gurugram, and key industrial zones like Shahjahanpur, Ghiloth, Neemrana, Behror, and the proposed KBNIR township, fostering economic growth and enhancing transportation links in the region for the benefit of all segments of society.
