Union Minister stresses coordination to fast-track ROB projects in Guntur
He was chairing a review meeting at his camp office in Guntur with railway officials, municipal authorities and local legislators to assess the progress of seven sanctioned ROBs.
Mr. Pemmasani said that the ROBs are in various stages, some under construction, others in tender or awaiting land acquisition and technical clearance. He emphasised that all hurdles must be addressed with urgency and unity to ensure timely completion.
Key discussions focused on Nehru Nagar, Syamalnagar and Sanjeevaiah Nagar ROBs. Guntur East MLA Mohammad Naseer Ahmad highlighted the decades-old Nehru Nagar ROB issue and said railway officials have agreed to expedite work and sanctioned ₹7 crore for expansion.
Guntur Divisional Railway Manager Sudeshna Sen thanked Mr. Pemmasani for prioritising infrastructure and assured that all proposals would be integrated into the railway division's master plan to support Guntur's long-term development.
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