Centre sanctions Rs 584.9 cr project for Bengal rural roads
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Centre sanctions Rs 584.9 cr project for Bengal rural roads

The Centre has approved Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III project proposal of Rs 584.9 crore for the construction of 857.3 km of roads in West Bengal. The Centre will bear Rs 343.2 crore, while the state’s share will be Rs 241.7 crore. The average cost of laying the road per km is Rs 68.2 lakh.

West Bengal ranks first in terms of strengthening rural connectivity and connecting rural habitations, according to a report by the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.

The Centre has approved Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III project proposal of Rs 584.9 crore for the construction of 857.3 km of roads in West Bengal. The Centre will bear Rs 343.2 crore, while the state’s share will be Rs 241.7 crore. The average cost of laying the road per km is Rs 68.2 lakh. West Bengal ranks first in terms of strengthening rural connectivity and connecting rural habitations, according to a report by the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.

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