India Boosts Connectivity: ₹1794 Cr Road Projects Approved for Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand

• Ministry of Road Transport and Highways approved four major road projects for Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand to enhance connectivity.
• Chhattisgarh receives ₹664.67 crore for 173.70 km of roads across Mungeli, Kanker, Sukma, Dantewada, and Gariaband districts.
• Jharkhand's NH-39 Shankha–Khajuri section revamped into a 22.7 km four-lane road at ₹1,130 crore, benefiting Palamu and Garhwa regions.
• Projects aim to reduce logistics costs, ease traffic, improve goods movement, and accelerate security force deployment in Naxal-affected areas.
• Improved connectivity is expected to boost the logistics sector, increase investment, and create employment opportunities.

Why It Matters: Major road projects in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand promise enhanced connectivity, economic growth, and security.