Govt sanctions Rs 1,170 crore for road projects in Ladakh: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

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29.12.2023 - 10:27

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Nitin Gadkari said the government has sanctioned Rs 1,170.16 crore for 29 road projects in Ladakh.
In a post on social media platform X, Gadkari said Rs 1,170.16 crore has been sanctioned for 29 road projects, encompassing state highways and other major roads in the Union Territory.

Additionally, Rs 181.71 crore has been allocated for 8 bridges under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) scheme for the fiscal year 2023 24, the road transport and highways minister said.

He said Ladakh, the largest Union Territory in terms of area and the second least populous in the country, will witness improved connectivity to its remote villages through the approved initiatives.
The enhancement in road connectivity is expected to stimulate economic activities, particularly in agriculture and tourism, contributing to the overall infrastructural development of Ladakh, he added.

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