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How many highway projects have been inaugurated in Madhya Pradesh by Minister of Road Transport, Highways and MSMEs Nitin Gadkari?

How many highway projects have been inaugurated in Madhya Pradesh by Minister of Road Transport, Highways and MSMEs Nitin Gadkari? Correct Answer 45

The correct answer is 45.

Key Points

  • Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport, Highways and MSMEs has inaugurated 45 highway projects in MP on 25th August 2020.
  • The event was held through video conferencing and was attended by MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Union Ministers Thavarchand Gehlot, and Narendra Singh Tomar, among others.

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  • These projects include 1361 km of road, 2 over bridges, and 6 bridges. The construction value is worth Rs 11427 crore.
  • The NH length of the state stands at 13248 kilometres today, which until 2014 was only 5186 km.
  • Apart from better connectivity and economic growth, these projects will also boost tourism and provide employment opportunities in Madhya Pradesh.
  • It will also help facilitate the movement of people and goods to and from neighbouring states like Rajasthan, Chattisgarh, and Uttar Pradesh.

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