A delegation led by Udupi-Chikmagalur MP Kota Srinivas Poojary, along with the MLAs of Udupi district, has called on the state government to approve the merger of Konkan Railway with Indian Railways. The request was made during a meeting with Karnataka’s Minister for Large and Medium Scale Industries, M.B. Patil.
Konkan Railway, established over 30 years ago through the efforts of former Union Minister George Fernandes, has been facing significant financial losses. Its status as a separate entity has hindered the development of railway infrastructure along the coastal region. The state of Goa has already approved the merger, prompting the delegation to urge Karnataka to follow suit.
Minister M.B. Patil responded positively, assuring that the merger proposal would be presented for approval in the upcoming Cabinet meeting.
In addition, a memorandum was submitted to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah by MP Kota Srinivas Poojary. The meeting also saw the participation of MLAs V. Sunil Kumar, Yashpal Suvarna, Gurme Suresh Shetty, Kiran Kumar Kodgi, and Gururaj Gantihole.
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