‘Govt. on a mission to renovate roads in State at a cost of ₹2,200 crore’
The Hindu
Funds being utilised to improve condition of State Highways and Major District Roads, says Minister
The State government has embarked on a mission of renovation of roads in the State at a cost of ₹2,200 crore and works in the first phase of the project worth ₹1,800 crore are in progress, Minister for Roads and Buildings Malagundla Sankaranarayana said here on Thursday. Addressing the media after attending some programmes in Roddam mandal, the Minister said that ₹4,000 crore taken as loan from the New Development Bank (NDB) were being utilised to improve the condition of the State Highways and the Major District Roads (MDRs). “However, there has been a temporary halt in works at many places due to the rain and unsuitable land terrains. The works will be resumed as soon as the monsoon gives a respite,” said the Minister.More Related News