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ITANAGAR: The Centre has approved an allocation of Rs 398 crore for 19 state district road development projects in Arunachal Pradesh under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
The announcement was made by Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday. Gadkari said the projects aim to improve last-mile connectivity in border areas of the northeastern state, facilitating seamless access and promoting socio-economic development in remote regions.
“The investment underscores our commitment to strengthening infrastructure in remote areas, driving regional development, and improving livelihoods in the North-East region,” the union minister said in a social media post.
Gadkari also informed that a total of 190 projects spanning a total length of 3,856 km and costing Rs 81,540 crore are under construction on National Highways (NHs) across the North-Eastern Region.
All these projects are scheduled or revised to be completed by September 2028, he announced.
State Chief Minister Pema Khandu has expressed gratitude to Gadkari and the central government for the allocation, describing the initiative as transformative.
“This investment will enhance last-mile connectivity, boost socio-economic growth, and uplift livelihoods in remote areas,” Khandu said in a post on X.
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