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ITANAGAR, Feb 16:
With Rs 20,000-30,000 crores worth of projects coming up in
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam’s economy stands to receive one-third of
the amount as a downstream effect, Governor Gen (Retd) JJ Singh
today said, seeking Assam’s cooperation in the early implementation
of the Harmuti-Itanagar railway line.
During his interaction with railway
officials at Harmuti railway station, the governor said there is
need that Assam sees the project as its own and helps in its early
implementation, especially in view of its importance to national
security.
He also sought details of the broad gauge
project from Rangiya to Murkongselek, saying it will have a direct
impact on the economy of the people of Arunachal.
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