Center approves Rs 6,621 crore for construction of strategic border highway in Arunachal Pradesh

Center approves Rs 6,621.62 crore for Arunachal Pradesh strategic border highway (representative)

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari today said the Center has approved an allocation of Rs 6,621.62 crore for the construction of an ambitious strategic border highway in Arunachal Pradesh.

The minister said that funds have been allocated for the construction of eight projects on National Highway 913 (border highway) to transition to a middle lane configuration using EPC mode.

The total length of the project is 265.49 kilometers.

“The initiative includes Package 3 and 5 covering the Huri-Taliha stretch, two packages for the Bile-Migging stretch, Package 2 and 4 to manage the Kharsang-Miao-Gandhigram-Vijaynagar stretch, and key Focus on the package for the Bomdila stretch-Navra-Lada stretch,” the transport minister said.

He said the development of these highways is expected to enhance connectivity with border areas and boost socio-economic growth in the state.

The minister said the construction of border highways is expected to curb migration and facilitate reverse migration flows towards border areas of the state.

“Moreover, these river stretches play a vital role in establishing vital road infrastructure connecting important river basins, thereby enabling the development of numerous hydropower projects in the state,” Mr. Gadkari pointed out.

The greenfield road aims to connect the uninhabited and sparsely populated areas of Upper Arunachal Pradesh and make it conducive to tourism.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu welcomed the development and said the state was witnessing a new era of connectivity in the border areas.

Khandu said, “Thank you to Hon’ble Union Minister @nitin_gadkari Ji for allocating Rs 6,621.62 Crore for construction of 8 NH-913 road clusters designated as border roads with a total length of 265.49 km. This marks a step towards enhanced connectivity with A monumental step.” in a social media post.

He added that greenfield roads will lead to socio-economic development, fulfill people’s aspirations by creating jobs, control migration and increase tourist footfalls.

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