Land compensation delays stall Bardibas railway project
Summary
Construction of the Bardibas railway station in Mahottari is delayed due to land compensation disputes affecting 14 households, halting progress despite completed connecting sections.
Key Points
- Construction of the railway line and station in Bardibas is stalled due to unresolved land compensation disputes involving 14 households.
- The railway section from Jayanagar (India) to Bhangaha is complete and operational with Indian support, but progress towards Bardibas is blocked.
- Compensation files have been sent to the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, but distribution is delayed despite some payments beginning.
- Administrative lapses and lack of coordination between the railway department and ministry have prolonged the land acquisition and compensation process for years.
