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In March 2022, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari dedicated to the nation two Highway Projects worth ₹ 2,334 Cr in which state?

In March 2022, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari dedicated to the nation two Highway Projects worth ₹ 2,334 Cr in which state? Correct Answer Maharashtra

The correct answer is Maharashtra.

Key Points

  • Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkar on 26 March 2022 dedicated to the nation two Highway Projects worth ₹ 2,334 Cr in Sangli, Maharashtra.
  • The total length of two sections of Highway Projects dedicated today is 96.78 Kilometres.
  • Sangli District also known as the Turmeric City of Maharashtra is known for the production and trade of spice. 

Important Points

  • The details of the two projects in Sangli:
    • Four laning of Borgaon- Watambare section of NH-166:
      • The Borgaon- Watambare section is a part of the Sangli to Solapur stretch of NH-166.
      • This is the shortest link (East-West) connecting Konkan, Western Maharashtra, Marathwada & Vidharbh Region passing through 11 Districts of Maharashtra.
    • Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of Sangola Jath Section of NH-965G:
      • The Sangola to Jath section (from Km. 185/339 to Km. 230/123) was also dedicated to the nation by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
      • The surrounding areas of the project are known for pomegranate production.
      • Jath holds one of the largest cattle fairs.
      • NH-965G starts from Patas and ends at Jath having a total length of 230.123 Km. covering cities of Indapur, Baramati, Akluj, Sangola, Jath. 

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