Gorakhpur-Siliguri Expressway: Bettiah Land Acquisition Accelerates for Key Project

• Central government's 6-lane Gorakhpur-Siliguri Expressway to pass through Nautan and Bairia blocks of West Champaran.
• Land acquisition process initiated; 187.23 hectares needed from 7 revenue villages in each block.
• The 550 km expressway, costing 37,500 crores, will traverse 8 Bihar districts, 39 blocks, and 313 villages.
• Project aims for significant cultural, economic, and social development, creating employment opportunities.
• Unique design avoids urban populations, simplifying land acquisition and ensuring smooth progress.

Why It Matters: Bettiah's Nautan, Bairia blocks see accelerated land acquisition for the Gorakhpur-Siliguri Expressway.