The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Mr. Nitin Gadkari launched and laid foundation stones for 21 projects covering 532 kilometres for more than US$ 1.14 billion (Rs 9,400 crore) at Dhurva, Ranchi, Jharkhand.
According to Mr. Gadkari, Ranchi and Varanasi can be accessed in 5 hours due to the 260 km (4-lane) inter-corridor that is being built at a cost of US$ 851.21 million (Rs.7,000 crores).
He also said that the 635-kilometer, 4-lane Raipur-Dhanbad Economic Corridor will enable easier transportation of resources including coal, steel, cement, and other minerals.
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