Modi 3.0: Rapid Infrastructure Developments Boosting Economy

In the first 100 days of Modi 3.0 government, the Road Transport and Highways Ministry initiated eight major high-speed corridor and ring road projects. The initiatives aim to decrease travel time, enhance traffic capacity, and provide significant employment opportunities, thereby strengthening industrial and commercial connectivity.

In a significant move, the Road Transport and Highways Ministry launched eight major high-speed corridor and ring road projects within the first 100 days of the Modi 3.0 administration, Union Minister Ajay Tamta announced on Friday.

Addressing the media, Tamta revealed that the new projects include Agra-Gwalior, Kharagpur-Moregram, Dharad-Mehsana-Ahmedabad, Ayodhya Ring Road, Pathalgaon-Gumla, Kanpur Ring Road, Guwahati Ring Road, and Nashik Phata-Khed Elevated Corridor. These projects are expected to cut travel time by up to 60%, boost traffic capacity, and reduce logistics costs.

Furthermore, these initiatives will generate over 5 crore man-days of employment, bolstering the local economy. Key achievements also involve the approval of new projects worth Rs 5,000 crore and a pilot project for barrier-free tolling. The ministry has also made strides in safety and technology, with the implementation of the Automated Traffic Management System and other reforms to enhance road travel convenience and transparency.

(With inputs from agencies.)