Ministry of Road Transport and Highways of the Republic of India

02/06/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/06/2024 03:51

Shri Nitin Gadkari approves Rs 2,248.94 crore for the construction of Lada-Sarli section of NH-913 (Frontier Highway) in Arunachal Pradesh

Ministry of Road Transport & Highways

Shri Nitin Gadkari approves Rs 2,248.94 crore for the construction of Lada-Sarli section of NH-913 (Frontier Highway) in Arunachal Pradesh

Posted On: 06 FEB 2024 3:17PM by PIB Delhi

Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari has approved a fund of Rs. 2,248.94 crore for the construction of the Lada-Sarli section of NH-913 (Frontier Highway) in Arunachal Pradesh on EPC mode, spanning 105.59 km across Packages 1, 2, 3, & 6.

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- Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) October 6, 2023

In a social media post, Shri Gadari said that this vital project, dedicated to providing a swift communication network for security forces, is poised to stimulate economic activities, fostering reverse migration towards vibrant border areas. Additionally, it established essential road infrastructure, connecting crucial river basins and facilitating the development of numerous hydropower projects in the state ,he added.

Shri Gadkari said this greenfield road holds promise for tourism, catering to sparsely populated areas of Upper Arunachal, and anticipating increased traffic in the future.

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