Gadkari Launches Rs.25 Bn Highway Projects in Jharkhand

14 Mar 2024 CW Team

Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has inaugurated highway projects worth ?25 billion in Jharkhand, signalling a significant boost to the state's infrastructure development. The foundation-laying ceremony marks a crucial step towards enhancing connectivity and promoting economic growth in the region.

The newly launched projects encompass the construction and expansion of highways, focusing on improving transportation links and facilitating smoother movement of goods and people. Gadkari emphasised the government's commitment to bolstering the country's road network and ensuring equitable development across all regions.

These initiatives align with the government's broader agenda of fostering inclusive growth and leveraging infrastructure as a catalyst for socio-economic advancement. By investing in strategic highway projects, Jharkhand aims to stimulate industrial activity, create employment opportunities, and bolster trade and commerce within and beyond its borders.

Gadkari reiterated the importance of timely execution and quality adherence in these infrastructure endeavours, stressing their role in driving overall development and enhancing the ease of doing business in the state. He commended the collaborative efforts between the central and state governments, as well as various stakeholders, in realising these vital projects.

The launch of these highway projects is expected to address longstanding infrastructure gaps, improve connectivity to remote areas, and spur overall economic progress in Jharkhand. It underscores the government's proactive approach towards infrastructure development, aiming to transform the state into a hub of growth and prosperity.

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