Bengaluru, Oct. 13 -- The Centre has sanctioned Rs 9,000 crore for the continued development of the Konkan Railway and other railway projects in Karnataka, Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti V Somanna said. The allocation is expected to support infrastructure development and improve connectivity between the coastal and Malnad regions of the state.

Approx Rs 52k cr worth railway projects underway

Speaking to reporters in Shivamogga, Somanna said railway development projects worth approximately Rs 52,000 crore were currently underway across Karnataka. The Centre was giving priority to strengthening railway infrastructure and addressing long-pending demands from passengers in the coastal and Malnad regions, he added.

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