The National High-Speed rail Corporation Limited Company (NHSRCL) is currently experiencing delays in the submission of its detailed project report (DPR) to the central government, which is threatening to jeopardise the ambitious high-speed railway project, popularly known as the "bullet train," which seeks to connect Mumbai, pune, and Hyderabad.

It should be mentioned that the National rail Plan (NRP) identifies seven prospective routes for the construction of the high-speed rail network, including Mumbai-Hyderabad. The creation of a thorough DPR has been assigned to NHSRCL by the federal government. The socioeconomic effect of the project will be examined in the DPR. In the pune district, the projected bullet train line is anticipated to pass through 90 villages spread over seven talukas.

Survey by NHSRCL
Initial surveys were carried out by NHSRCL in the talukas of Maval, Khed, Haveli, Daund, Purandar, Baramati, and Indapur in coordination with local tehsildars and government representatives. To benefit the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana, a 650-kilometer line with 11 proposed stops is being developed.

Farmers in the affected talukas have raised objections
The project's potential environmental and socioeconomic impacts are a major source of worry. A thorough study was conducted to evaluate the impact on households impacted by the project as a result of farmers' protests in the affected talukas. Data on the financial situation, source of income, make-up of the family, and project expectations of the impacted households were gathered through this survey.

The local government is unsure of the project's future because NHSRCL has not yet submitted the DPR to the Collector's office despite the conclusion of these surveys. praveen Salunke, Deputy collector of the Land Acquisition Department, said to the Free press Journal that until NHSRCL files their plan, they are unable to offer detailed information on which villages and populations would be impacted.

Concerns have been expressed concerning the project's advancement due to NHSRCL's lack of communication during the previous 18 months. It's uncertain what will happen to the proposed bullet train line because it may affect land prices and encounter resistance from farmers. The situation has been made more difficult by prior disputes with compensation for other government projects in the region, such as the Purandar airport.
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05/10/2023 07:51 AM