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Centre Allocates 500 Crore for Birbhum National Highway Development: Nitin Gadkari
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News18•03-10-2026, 23:16
Centre Allocates 500 Crore for Birbhum National Highway Development: Nitin Gadkari
- •Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced an allocation of 508.66 crore for the development of national highways in Birbhum.
- •The funds will be used for the maintenance and widening of selected sections of NH-14 and NH-114.
- •The project covers 91.90 km of NH-14 (Bhimgarh Mallarpur to Nalhati) and 56.40 km of NH-114 (Surul village to Mallarpur).
- •Road development and widening aim to enhance road safety, reduce traffic congestion, and shorten travel time.
- •These corridor improvements will strengthen connectivity between villages, towns, and economic centers in Birbhum.
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways approved 508.66 crore for the maintenance and widening of national highways in Birbhum district, specifically targeting sections of NH-14 and NH-114.
The approved funds will be spent on 91.90 kilometers of National Highway 14 from Bhimgarh Mallarpur to Nalhati, and 56.40 kilometers of National Highway 114 from Surul village to Mallarpur.
Under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) for the financial year 2026-27, the Ministry approved a total of 1,042.62 crore for 6 road projects spanning 194.10 kilometers across the state.
