Guwahati: In a bid to improve connectivity in the northeast, the Rural Development Ministry on Thursday sanctioned 782.155 km of rural roads in Meghalaya and 55.89 km of rural roads in Nagaland.
For Meghalaya, 88 roads measuring 782.155 km and 55 bridges have been approved under the third phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) with an estimated investment of Rs 1,056.82 crore.
The Centre had earlier sanctioned 55 roads of 443.26 km with an estimated investment of Rs 412.34 crore for Meghalaya under PMGSY-III.
Additionally, 55.89 km of roads have been sanctioned for Nagaland under PMGSY-III, with an estimated investment of Rs 54.75 crore.
Another 40 roads of 506.69 km with an estimated investment of Rs 489.7 crore were already sanctioned in the state under PMGSY-III.
According to the Ministry, these projects will enhance access to healthcare and education as well as improve connectivity in rural areas, bridging the gap between remote villages and urban centers.
The improved infrastructure will lead to greater economic development, increased trade and commerce, job creation, and the stimulation of local economies, the Ministry stated.
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Meanwhile, Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal has assured financial aid to Nagaland to finally complete the construction of its new high court building and pave the way for establishing a separate high court in the state.
Meghwal announced this on Wednesday while inspecting the under-construction high court at Meriema.
