Nitin Gadkari inaugurates NH projects worth Rs 36.70 bn in Maharashtra

01 Mar 2023 CW Team

In Maharashtra, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for five National Highway projects of 212 km length at Nanded worth Rs 15.75 billion, three National Highway projects worth Rs 10.58 billion and 75 km length at Parbhani, and National Highway project worth Rs 10.37 billion at Hingoli.

These projects will improve the connectivity of the Marathwada region with Telangana and Karnataka. The projects will help in improving industrial and agricultural development along with connecting religious places and promoting tourism.

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