ASRL - Angul Sukinda Railway Limited

 

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

1. Stands for Angul Sukinda Railway Limited

2. SPV stands for Special Purpose Vehicle

3. RVNL stands for Rail Vikas Nigam Limited

4. CONCOR stands for Container Corporation of India Limited

5. Headquarters: Bhubaneswar 

6. Registered under Companies Act, 1956

7. Updated cost: Rs. 1203 Crores

8. Length of Corridor - 97 KMs

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