ASRL
Stands for: Angul Sukinda Railway Limited. (came into existence on 20th February 2009 with its registration under companies Act 1956.)
Headquarters: Bhubaneswar
Type: Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) company (on PPP basis)
Promoters: Jointly promoted by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR), Government of Odisha, Private sector partners.
Purpose: Development, operation, and maintenance of the Angul–Sukinda broad-gauge rail corridor in Odisha.
Odisha is one of the richest states of India in terms of its mineral resources. It has 25% of country’s iron-ore and 33% of coal recoverable reserves.
Length of Corridor: 97 kms (Angul to Sukinda)
Updated Cost: Rs. 1203 Crores
Key Role: Facilitates freight movement of coal, iron ore, steel, and other bulk commodities
Strategic Importance: Connects mineral-rich Angul and Sukinda regions with ports, steel plants, power stations, and industrial hubs
Benefits: Reduces rail congestion, shortens travel time for freight, and boosts regional trade and industrial growth.
Key Point for MCQ - ASRL
Stands for Angul Sukinda Railway Limited
SPV stands for Special Purpose Vehicle
RVNL stands for Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
CONCOR stands for Container Corporation of India Limited
Headquarters: Bhubaneswar
Registered under Companies Act, 1956
Updated cost: Rs. 1203 Crores
Length of Corridor - 97 KMs
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