<h1>Khurda Road-Balangir Railway Project Gets Stage II Forest Clearance for Track Laying in Odisha's Forest Areas.</h1> The Khurda Road-Balangir railway project in Odisha has received stage II forest clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, allowing track laying between Daspalla and Adhenigarh. This approval facilitates progress with minimal environmental impact. To date, 226 km of the 301 km project is complete, with work ongoing on the remaining 75 km. The project required 3,274.336 hectares of land, including significant forest areas. Measures to protect wildlife and reduce ecological disruption include animal passages and tunnels. The project aims to enhance connectivity, reduce travel time, and boost economic growth in the region.