West Bengal Transfers Seven National Highway Sections to NHAI and NHIDCL for Infrastructure Development
Bengal government gives nod for handover of seven national highway stretches to NHAI, NHIDCL
The Economic Times
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The West Bengal government has approved the transfer of seven national highway stretches to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL). This decision aims to expedite long-awaited infrastructure projects that will enhance connectivity to Sikkim, Bhutan, and Bangladesh.
- 01The total length of the highways being transferred is approximately 329.6 km.
- 02Key routes include NH-312 connecting Jangipur to Ghojadanga along the India-Bangladesh border.
- 03The transfer had been pending for nearly a year due to bureaucratic delays.
- 04The approval will facilitate stalled development works on these critical corridors.
- 05Improved infrastructure is expected to enhance connectivity in the Nadia and North 24 Parganas districts.
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The West Bengal government has granted in-principle approval for the handover of seven national highway stretches to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL). This long-awaited decision will enable the commencement of critical infrastructure projects that have been stalled due to bureaucratic delays. Among the major stretches included in this transfer is 329.6 km of NH-312, which connects key locations such as Jangipur, Omarpur, Krishnagar, Bongaon, and Basirhat, extending up to Ghojadanga along the India-Bangladesh border. Additionally, NH-31 and NH-33 are part of this handover, along with four other stretches under NHIDCL, including routes to Sikkim and Bhutan. The state government emphasized that these developments will enhance connectivity not only within West Bengal but also with neighboring countries, thereby improving trade and travel across the region. This move is seen as a step towards coordinated execution of vital national infrastructure projects.
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The handover of these highway stretches is expected to significantly improve transportation and trade routes, benefiting local economies and enhancing connectivity for residents.
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