Railway Connectivity in the Northeast: A Boost to Economy and Integration UPSC NOTE

Railway Connectivity in the Northeast: A Boost to Economy and Integration

Prelims: Indian Economy (Infrastructure - Railways); Geography of India (Northeast India, states and capitals); Current events of national importance.
Mains:

General Studies Paper 1 (Geography): Factors responsible for the location of industries. (Infrastructure is a key factor).
General Studies Paper 2 (Polity & Governance): Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors (Development of the Northeast region).
General Studies Paper 3 (Economy): Infrastructure: Railways.

The Prime Minister will soon inaugurate the Bairabi-Sairang broad-gauge railway line, connecting Mizoram to the national railway network.
This new line, ending at Sairang near the state capital Aizawl, will help connect Mizoram with the rest of the country.
It will significantly reduce travel time, provide affordable travel, and boost economic activities in the region, especially tourism.
This project is part of Indian Railways' ambitious plan to connect all northeastern States by rail by 2030.
Due to the challenging terrain of hills and mountains, the construction of this line is an engineering marvel. It includes 48 tunnels and 55 major bridges.

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