Nitin Gadkari approves 29 road projects in Ladakh worth Rs.1100 cr
Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has sanctioned an allocation of Rs.1170.16 crore for 29 road projects for the Union territory of Ladakh, encompassing a state highway, major, and other district roads.
Gadkari on Friday said additionally, Rs.181.71 crore has been allocated for 8 bridges under the CRIF Scheme for the fiscal year 2023- 24.
The Union Minister said Ladakh, the largest Union Territory in terms of area and the second least populous in India, will witness improved connectivity to its remote villages through the approved initiatives.
This enhanced allocation is expected to stimulate economic activities, particularly in agriculture and tourism, contributing to the overall infrastructural development of Ladakh, the Minister said.
[With Inputs from IANS]
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