Chhattisgarh Gets ₹664 Crore Road Boost: 5 Districts to See Major Infrastructure Upgrade

• Union Minister Nitin Gadkari approved four major road development projects for Chhattisgarh under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF).
• The projects span 173.70 km with an estimated cost of ₹664.67 crore, enhancing connectivity and regional development.
• Five districts – Mungeli, Kanker, Sukma, Dantewada, and Gariaband – will benefit from these infrastructure upgrades.
• Specific projects include strengthening roads in Mungeli, widening Kanker-Bhanupratappur-Sambalpur Highway, and improving Sukma-Dantewada and Rajim-Fingeshwar-Mahasamund roads.
• Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Deputy CM Arun Sao thanked the central government, highlighting improved connectivity in Naxal-affected areas and job creation.

Why It Matters: Chhattisgarh receives ₹664 crore for road projects, boosting connectivity and development in 5 key districts.