The long-delayed Belagavi–Dharwad railway line has finally gained decisive momentum, with the Belagavi district administration completing acquisition of nearly 1,200 acres in a record four-month span. The breakthrough, led by Deputy Commissioner Mohammed Roshan, effectively removes the biggest hurdle that had stalled the 73-km project for years.
A total compensation package of around ₹300 crore has been sanctioned for affected landowners. Of this, ₹60 crore has already been directly credited to farmers’ bank accounts, with the remaining amount set for phased disbursal. Officials indicated that once compensation distribution is completed, groundwork for the project is expected to commence by December.
Initially, the project required about 1,436 acres, and while most acquisition within Belagavi district are now complete, a small portion in Dharwad district remains pending and is likely to be resolved shortly.
Despite resistance from nearly 180 farmers and landowners in the early stages, the administration managed to address concerns through sustained dialogue and counselling. Authorities said the landowners ultimately agreed, keeping larger public interest in mind.
Approved under a 50:50 cost-sharing model between the Centre and the State, the rail line will pass through Kittur and is expected to significantly reduce travel time between Belagavi and Dharwad, providing a major boost to regional connectivity and economic activity.
With land acquisition now largely behind it, the project appears firmly back on track, raising hopes that this long-awaited rail link will soon become a reality.
Early completion as well expanding d rail route upto Kolhaput thru various villages where rail hv to b stopped hv to b initiated. Also Dy.C of Belagavi hv to take action on request letters that he received for residents facing st Machhe.
Railway should be extended from Belagaum to Kolhapur n Karad via Nipani Kagal , Kolhapur to Karad , which will decrease distance between Belagaum to Mumbai by 150 kms ,
Very Nice idea Sir, that really reduces the distance drastically, I think they may do it early in the time to come
Much gratitude to the govt for taking the project forward, hats off to Mohammed Roshan the DC of Belagavi for his well thought and result oriented strategies he implemented to acquire the land.. This project should be given priority to be completed asap and the operations of trains must be started upto wherever the line gets completed without wasting much time phase wise achievement can be planned by the authorities.
I’m just 12yrs old, and this is just a suggestion though I’m aware we can altogether achieve this feat within a short span.. We school students, college and university students, NCC, NSS, Scouts and guides, NGOs, Police, Military, Home guards and all Such units can work to clean the path of the railway line, my father had told me once that they dug so much of mud when the unkal lake had dried.. Plz think about it we r so curious about the fast completion of our much awaited railway line which is definitely potential and will increase the revenue and GDP of our country..
What about Belagavi-kolhapur railway line? Why not showing interest any politician year ago survey is completed
There were times when the saying त्याला लवकर धारवाड ला पाठव meant sending someone to the mental hospital ASAP
Now we will have the liberty to have a return fare instant ticket
Jokes apart the Belgaum Kittur, Belur industrial corridor will bring good fortune to north Karnataka region No doubts about it
I have seen people travel daily from Karwar to Phonda by train
I wish that D C Dharwad also acts equally fast and co.plete the Land Aquisition in Dharead District and clear all hurdles for the project. This project saves many man hours of Citizens, adding to Nation’s Productuvity.
Very good initiative by both DC of dharwad and belgaum district
Hope this project will complete at the earliest by 2026 to reduce the travel time between dharwad and belgaum
Much appreciated work by both DC of Belagavi and Dharwad,
Please do start the work as soon as possible without delay, bcz many people are waited for this for long term.