Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Narendra Modi, has approved four national highway projects across Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Bihar, and Odisha, with a total investment of over ₹24,249 crore.
These projects will cover 700+ km and aim to enhance regional connectivity, reduce congestion, cut travel time, and strengthen logistics under the PM Gati Shakti framework.
Key Highlights
- Total Investment: ₹24,249+ crore
- Total Length: 700+ km
- States Covered: Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Bihar, Odisha
- Focus: Connectivity, logistics integration, travel efficiency
State-wise Project Details
Madhya Pradesh Project
- Corridor: NH-347B (Hiwarkhedi–Roshni–Ashapur–Rudhy + Deshgaon–Julwaniya)
- Length: 233.65 km
- Cost: ₹4,415.60 crore
- Mode: Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM)
Key Features
- Upgradation to 2-lane paved shoulder + 4-lane widening
- Covers districts: Betul, Khandwa, Khargone, Barwani
- Addresses: Sharp curves, Geometric deficiencies, Urban congestion
- Includes 16.20 km greenfield bypass (Khargone)
Connectivity Impact
- Links: 6 economic nodes, 5 logistics nodes, 5 social nodes
- Includes textile clusters, mega food parks, thermal plants, airports, railway stations
Telangana Project
- Corridors: NH-63 (Armoor–Jagtial–Mancherial) and NH-563 (Jagtial–Karimnagar)
- Length: 190.76 km
- Cost: ₹7,597.16 crore
- Mode: HAM + BOT (Toll)
Key Features
- Designed for 100 km/h speed
- Bypasses for urban centres:
- Armoor, Korutla, Jagtial, Dharmapuri, Lakshettipet, Mancherial, Karimnagar
Travel Time Reduction
- Armoor to Mancherial: reduced 1 hr 30 min
- Jagtial to Karimnagar: reduced 45 min
Connectivity Impact
- Connects: 5 economic nodes, 7 social nodes, 10 logistics nodes
Bihar Project
- Corridor: NH-31 & NH-231 (Khagaria–Purnea)
- Length: 143.53 km
- Cost: ₹3,936.05 crore
- Mode: BOT (Toll)
Key Features
- Upgradation to 4-lane highway
- Covers districts: Khagaria, Bhagalpur, Katihar, Purnia
- Includes 6.73 km greenfield bypass (Purnea)
Benefits
- Travel time reduction: ~2 hours
- Improves: Road safety, Fuel efficiency and Vehicle operating costs
Connectivity Impact
- Links: 5 economic nodes and 11 logistics nodes (railways, airports, highways)
Odisha Project
- Corridor: Rameshwar–Paradeep Coastal Highway
- Length: 160.18 km
- Cost: ₹8,300.79 crore
- Mode: Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM)
Key Features
- Passes through: Khurda, Puri, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur
- Structure:
- 4-lane (Rameshwar–Konark)
- 2-lane paved shoulder (Konark–Paradeep)
Benefits
- Travel time reduction: ~2 hrs 30 min
- Improves coastal connectivity
Connectivity Impact
- Links: 9 economic nodes and 5 logistics nodes
- Enhances: Fuel efficiency, Freight movement, Reduction in carbon emissions