Key insights
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Ballari-Chikkajajur project approved: Somanna said the Centre approved the Ballari-Chikkajajur double-line railway project in June 2025 at an estimated cost of ₹3,400 crore.
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Hosapete station upgrade status: Somanna said Hosapete Railway Station is being upgraded at a cost of ₹15.17 crore, with nearly 80% of the works completed.
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Land acquisition instruction issued: Somanna said he instructed district authorities to expedite land acquisition, including 1 acre and 41 guntas needed for the Hampi-Hagaribommanahalli connectivity project.
Takeaways
Somanna said the Centre has sanctioned ₹12,900 crore worth of railway projects for Kalyana Karnataka and listed multiple ongoing and approved works in the region.