Railway MoS V. Somanna reviews works in Shivamogga, says contractor of new railway line will be blacklisted
Union Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna announced that the contractor for the Shivamogga-Shikaripur-Ranebennur railway line will be blacklisted due to project delays. He also reviewed progress on several other regional railway infrastructure projects, including station upgrades and new coaching depots.
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Infrastructure development is critical for regional connectivity, and this reflects government efforts to enforce accountability in public works projects.
Union Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna has said that the contractor of the Shivamogga-Shikaripur-Ranebennur broad-gauge railway line will be blacklisted and the work will be re-tendered within two months.
Speaking to reporters after a meeting to review the progress of railway projects in Shivamogga on Monday, Mr. Somanna expressed disappointment over the delay in taking up the work. He said the contractor would be blacklisted and an inquiry ordered against him.
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