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Land compensation has commenced for the long-pending railway projects connecting Jeypore with Nabarangpur and Malkangiri in Odisha, marking a key step forward after nearly a decade of delays. The projects, announced in the Union Budget 2016-17, involve a 42-km Jeypore Nabarangpur line and a 130-km Jeypore Malkangiri corridor. Authorities have initiated disbursement of compensation funds across multiple villages in Koraput district, with INR 37 crore released for affected areas. The projects require land acquisition across dozens of villages and are aimed at improving connectivity in tribal and remote regions. The move is expected to accelerate stalled execution timelines and support broader infrastructure development in southern Odisha.
Land compensation has begun for the proposed railway lines connecting Jeypore with Nabarangpur and Malkangiri in Odisha, with district authorities initiating disbursement in the past week after years of delay in project execution. Advertisement
The twin railway projects Jeypore-Nabarangpur (approximately 42 km) and Jeypore Malkangiri (around 130 km) were first announced in the Union Budget for 2016-17 and have since faced prolonged delays due to administrative and land acquisition challenges. The commencement of compensation payments marks a significant milestone towards advancing these long-pending infrastructure developments.
According to district officials, around INR 37 crore has been allocated for compensation across 15 affected villages in Jeypore tehsil. Payments have already begun in villages such as Tatibeda, Majurmunda, and Badakaudi, with additional disbursements expected to follow across other notified areas.
The land acquisition process for the projects spans multiple administrative regions. For the Jeypore Nabarangpur line, land is to be acquired across at least eight villages in Jeypore tehsil and several others in Nabarangpur district. Meanwhile, the Jeypore Malkangiri corridor requires acquisition across a significantly larger footprint, covering 42 villages in Malkangiri district and 29 villages in Koraput, amounting to over 1,000 acres of land.
Officials indicated that delays in land acquisition had been a primary factor affecting project progress, with issues such as frequent transfers of land acquisition officers and staff shortages contributing to slow implementation on the ground. The initiation of compensation disbursement is expected to address these bottlenecks and enable smoother land handover to executing agencies.
The projects are being developed under a cost-sharing arrangement between the state government and the Ministry of Railways. Under this framework, the state is responsible for bearing the full cost of land acquisition, along with a share of the project cost 50 per cent for the Jeypore Nabarangpur line and 25 per cent for the Jeypore Malkangiri corridor.
Once completed, the rail links are expected to improve connectivity across southern Odisha, particularly in tribal and remote regions that currently lack adequate transport infrastructure. The new lines will facilitate better access to markets, healthcare, education, and employment opportunities, while also supporting regional trade and logistics.
Local stakeholders have indicated that the projects could contribute to increased tourism and industrial activity in the region, given improved accessibility. However, concerns around compensation valuation and timely implementation remain, as similar projects have faced resistance from landowners in the past.
The initiation of compensation payments signals renewed momentum for these railway corridors, which are considered critical for integrating underserved districts into the broader rail network. The pace of subsequent land acquisition and construction activity will determine the timeline for project completion and the realisation of intended connectivity benefits.
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