Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], June 16 (ANI): Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari on Monday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari for approving Rs 1,914.71 crore for 40 state road projects under the Central Road Infrastructure Fund (CRIF).

The projects, covering a total length of 1,000.90 kilometres, aim to enhance road connectivity and travel efficiency across the state. The formal sanction of the projects is expected within the next couple of days.

In addition to the CRIF funding, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has also sanctioned new highway projects worth approximately Rs 1394 crore for the construction of 104.49 kilometres of roadways. These include the development of a four-lane Nagaur Bypass (from Amarpura to Gogelav) and the four-lane Nagaur-Netra road section.

Deputy CM Diya Kumari said that the Rs 1914.71 crore CRIF allocation would primarily be used to strengthen and widen various segments of state roads -- including 31 major district roads, 8 state highways, and 1 other district road -- across multiple regions. She emphasized that the aim is to ensure smoother transportation and enhanced road safety for commuters in the state.

Taking to X, Diya Kumari said, 'Heartfelt gratitude to the illustrious Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji and the Honorable Union Highways Minister Shri @nitin_gadkari ji for approving 1914.71 crores for 40 state road projects of total length of 1000.90 km under Central Road Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) in Rajasthan.'

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She added, 'These projects mainly include strengthening and widening of sections of various state roads (31 major district roads, 8 state highways and 1 other district road). This will help in providing better road connectivity and seamless travel in various parts of Rajasthan.' (ANI)