Bairabi–Sairang Railway Line

Source:  NIE Context: Prime Minister of India inaugurated the Bairabi–Sairang Railway Line, giving Mizoram’s capital Aizawl direct rail connectivity for the first time. About Bairabi–Sairang Railway Line: What it is? A 38 km broad-gauge railway line connecting Bairabi (railhead on Assam border) to Sairang (near Aizawl). This is part of Indian Railways’ North East connectivity …

UPSC Editorial Analysis: Railway-Led Integration of India’s Northeast

General Studies-2; Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.   Introduction India’s Northeast region—comprising eight states often referred to as the “Seven Sisters and a brother”—has historically suffered from infrastructural neglect, political marginalization, and economic underdevelopment. A major factor contributing to these challenges has …