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PM Modi lays foundation stone and dedicates railway projects worth Rs.2,750 crore in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, June 20 (UNI) In a significant step to boost rail infrastructure and regional connectivity in Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for key railway projects worth over Rs.2,750 crore.
On the occasion, the Prime Minister also flagged off new train services from Boudh and Purunakatak through video conferencing, during an event marking the first anniversary of the BJP government in Odisha.
Modi laid the foundation stone for the 3rd and 4th rail lines between Sarla and Sason (16 km), at a cost of Rs.252 crore.
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