Nitin Gadkari, the Indian Minister for Road Transport and Highways, announced that the Mumbai to Goa National Highway 66 will promote tourism and industrial development in the Konkan region. The improved road safety system will also reduce accidents. Additionally, the minister announced three new projects worth Rs 15,000 crore, including a Rs 13,000 crore road link between Morbe and Karanjade via JNP, a Rs 1,200 crore project at Kalamboli Junction, and a Rs 1,200 crore project on Pagode Junction Chowk to Greenfield Highway. Gadkari stated that the projects will contribute to the all-inclusive progress of not only the Raigad district but also the entire state of Maharashtra under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Highlights
- Mumbai to Goa National Highway 66 connects major tourist places and industrial areas in the Konkan region.
- This will lead to the development of tourism and industries, along with improved agriculture, fruit production, and transportation.
- The project includes an improved road safety system to reduce accidents.
- The project will play an important role in the growth of business and the all-inclusive progress of the country.
- Three new projects worth Rs 15,000 crore were announced at the event.
- These projects include a Rs 1,200 crore project at Kalamboli Junction, a Rs 1,200 crore project on Pagode Junction Chowk to Greenfield Highway, and a Rs 13,000 crore road link between Morbe and Karanjade via JNP.
Benefits of projects
The projects announced by Nitin Gadkari at the event will have several benefits, including:
- Improved connectivity: The projects will improve connectivity between major tourist places, industrial areas, and transportation hubs, leading to increased economic activity and growth.
- Boost to tourism: The development of tourism infrastructure will attract more visitors to the region, leading to job creation and increased revenue for local businesses.
- Industrial development: The projects will drive industrial development by improving connectivity between major industrial areas, making it easier for businesses to transport goods and raw materials.
- Improved road safety: The implementation of an improved road safety system will reduce the incidence of accidents, making travel safer for commuters and tourists.
- All-inclusive progress: The projects will play an important role in the all-inclusive progress of the country, not only in the Raigad district but also in the entire state of Maharashtra, contributing to the overall development of the nation.
Aims of Projects
The three projects announced by Nitin Gadkari aim to improve infrastructure and connectivity in the Konkan region, which will lead to the growth of businesses and industries.
- The first project is a Rs 1,200 crore project at Kalamboli Junction, which will aim to improve connectivity and reduce traffic congestion.
- The second project is a Rs 1,200 crore project on Pagode Junction Chowk to Greenfield Highway, which will aim to improve connectivity between Mumbai and Pune.
- The third project is a Rs 13,000 crore road link between Morbe and Karanjade via JNP, which will aim to improve connectivity and reduce travel time between Mumbai and Konkan region.
On the 30th of March Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways recently announced the development of the Mumbai to Goa National Highway 66. According to him, this highway will connect major tourist places in Konkan, thereby promoting tourism development. Additionally, the highway will also connect major industrial areas, which will drive industrial development in the region. The improved road safety system will also reduce the incidence of accidents, making travel safer for all.
In addition to these benefits, the improved highway will make agriculture, fruit production, and transport more accessible, allowing businesses to flourish. The project is expected to play an important role in the growth of business and the all-inclusive progress of the country, not only in the district but also in the state.
During the announcement, Gadkari also revealed three new projects worth Rs 15,000 crore (approximately $2 billion). These projects include a Rs 1,200 crore project at Kalamboli Junction, a Rs 1,200 crore project on Pagode Junction Chowk to Greenfield Highway, and a Rs 13,000 crore road link between Morbe and Karanjade via JNP. Soon, the commencement of these projects is anticipated.
