MP Forum led by Sonowal reviews railway’s developmental work of NFR’s Tinsukia Division
Guwahati, Nov 14: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal led a forum of MPs to review the projects and developmental activities undertaken by the Northeast Frontier Railways of Indian Railways under its Tinsukia division IN Dibrugarh on Thursday.
Sonowal, along with the other members of the forum, called for sustainable development with minimum or no impact on the ecology including the application of modern AI technology to safeguard elephants during the railway line crossing.
Sonowal asked railways for speedy implementation of the ‘One Station One Product’ programme which is going to help the local entrepreneurs as well as expand the market for local produce.
Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister said, “It was a fruitful meeting where the senior officials of Indian Railway briefed all the Honourable MPs about the developmental work currently being undertaken under Tinsukia Division. Under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, the application of modern technology, including that of Artificial Intelligence, is being increasingly used to solve problems.”
“I would like to appreciate that NF Railways has implemented AI-based Intrusion Detection System (IDS) which will help safeguard the lives of elephants while they cross the railway lines. Innovative techniques like building canopy bridges for the safe transit of arboreal species is a step towards sustainable development. While development is important, it is equally important, if not more, that we safeguard our flora and fauna. Such innovative solutions help development without causing any damage to the environment,” he said.
Highlighting on the need for swift implementation of ‘One Station, One Product’ programme of the railways, the Union Minister also said, “Northeast is rich with potential. Our products are one of the finest in the world and we must market them. Railways, with its unique and huge network, the One Station, One Product will help our local entrepreneur find a huge market for our equally fascinating products.”
“I have asked the officials to take all necessary measures for its speedy implementation as it will bolster the vision of Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji about achieving Atmanirbhar Bharat,” he further said.
The meeting was also attended by the MP of Rajya Sabha, Rameswar Teli, MP of Kazirnaga, Kamakhya Prasad Tasa & the MP of Nagaland, S. Supongmeren Jamir.
Northeast Frontier Railway General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava along with Divisional Railway Manager of Tinsukia, Uttam Prakash presented the works and projects of the division in front of the MPs.
Shrivastava gave a brief overview of the activities & achievements in recent times. He highlighted the operations of festival special trains & special trains that were operated for the examinees of the recent ADRE Exam and infrastructure works going on over NFR.
Shrivastava mentioned about introduction of QR code machines at the ticket counters at 588 stations over NFR, to enable cashless transactions, in line with the vision of ‘Digital India’.
He further informed the MP’s regarding the opening of “One Station One Product” stalls at various stations over NFR to help the local entrepreneurs to showcase and sell the products and crafts of the local area to boost socio-economic growth.
