West Bengal Chief Minister Shubhendu Adhikari has instructed state departments to hand over land to railway officials. This move aims to complete 61 railway projects that were stuck due to land acquisition issues. The decision follows the formation of the new BJP government in the state on May 9, 2026.
Which are the key projects getting a push?
Several important projects in North Dinajpur and East Medinipur were delayed because of land disputes. The projects near Hili on the India-Bangladesh border and in Nandigram are among those that will now move forward. Additionally, the state government decided on May 19, 2026, to provide about 120 acres of land for the proposed underground railway project in the Siliguri corridor.
What are the new railway updates for West Bengal?
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw approved three new projects for the state on May 15, 2026. These include the New Jalpaiguri-Siliguri railway line in North Bengal, the operation of the Santragachi-Khatipura Express, and a survey for the third rail line from Shalboni to Adra. Work on the Chingrighata section of the Kolkata Metro is also restarting after receiving permission from the Kolkata Police.
What was the status of pending projects?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Pending Projects | 42 projects worth ₹68,000 crore |
| Land Acquisition Status | Only 27% land was acquired previously |
| Recent Action | 61 projects ordered for land handover on May 23 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
West Bengal में कितनी Railway projects रुकी हुई थीं?
राज्य में लगभग 68,000 करोड़ रुपये की 42 रेल परियोजनाएं लंबित थीं, जिनमें से केवल 27% भूमि ही अधिग्रहित हो पाई थी।
रेल मंत्री ने किन नई परियोजनाओं को मंजूरी दी है?
रेल मंत्री अश्विनी वैष्णव ने न्यू जलपाईगुड़ी-सिलीगुड़ी लाइन, संतरागाछी-खातीपुरा एक्सप्रेस और शालबनी-आद्रा तीसरी रेल लाइन के सर्वे को मंजूरी दी है।