India, May 6 -- The Indian Railways has rejected allegations surrounding the recent reorganisation of railway jurisdictions, stating that the restructuring linked to the creation of the Rayagada Division and the South Coast Railway zone is purely an operational and administrative exercise with no adverse impact on Odisha.

In a detailed statement, the Railways termed claims regarding territorial or revenue loss to Odisha as "misleading" and not based on facts. The clarification comes amid criticism from various quarters over the transfer of the Palasa-Ichchapuram railway section to the South Coast Railway zone.State Policy Updates

According to the Railways, the 50-km Palasa-Ichchapuram section consists of seven stations-- Palasa, Summade...