Construction work on 54 major and important bridges between Vaitarna and Bharuch of Western Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC) is in progress through budgetary resources. Other than this, the entire Western DFC is being funded through Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Funding for Phase – I (Rewari-Vadodara, 930 kms.) has been tied up and loan agreement for first tranche signed. The tendering process in Phase-I has commenced and Pre-Qualification for civil works for 624 kms. has been completed. Against the total requirement of 5860 hectare of land, award has been declared for 3780 hectares.

The project was targeted for completion by December 2016. The target has been shifted to March 2017 on account of change in alignment which meant fresh efforts for land acquisition. Delay has also occurred on account of some environmental & wildlife clearances, not being readily available.

The project implementation is being monitored by Dedicated Freight Corridor corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL), the Ministry of Railways, Planning Commission and Prime Minister’s Office on a regular basis. Project implementation schedule, timeliness and milestones have been drawn up and are being periodically monitored by Prime Minister’s Office to ensure timely completion of the work.

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