The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the project to construct 2,280 km of roads in the border areas of Rajasthan and Punjab. Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the Cabinet’s decision and said that this will not only ease movement in the border villages but will also improve the standard of living of the people in these areas.
According to an official statement, ‘The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved construction of 2,280 km of roads in the border areas of Rajasthan and Punjab at a cost of Rs 4,406 crore, with emphasis on development of infrastructure in the border areas. Is.’ The statement said the project is a result of a change in mindset, with special focus on development of border areas with similar facilities in other parts of the country.
It said that this decision will have a positive impact on road and telecommunication connectivity and water supply, health and education facilities. This will enhance rural livelihoods, ease travel and ensure connectivity of these areas with the highway network, the statement said.
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He said, ‘Today the Union Cabinet approved the construction of 2,280 km long roads in the border areas of Rajasthan and Punjab at a cost of ₹4,406 crore. This will not only ease the traffic in the border villages, but will also improve the standard of living of the people living in these areas and these villages will develop as ‘Vibrant Villages’.
