CCEA Approves 8 High-Speed Road Corridors across India at Rs 50,655 Cr

Current Context: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the development of eight high-speed road corridors across India, with a total investment of ₹50,655 crore.

• These projects aim to improve logistics efficiency, reduce congestion, and enhance connectivity across the country.
• Here are some key highlights:
• Agra-Gwalior Corridor: An 88-km, 6-lane access-controlled corridor to reduce travel time by 50%.
• Kharagpur-Moregram Corridor: A 231-km, 4-lane corridor to boost connectivity between West Bengal and the North-East.
• Ayodhya Ring Road: A 68-km, 4-lane ring road to ease congestion and facilitate faster travel to Ayodhya.
• Kanpur Ring Road: A 47-km, 6-lane section to complete the ring around Kanpur.
• Guwahati Ring Road: A 121-km ring road to improve connectivity in the North-East.
• Tharad-Ahmedabad Corridor: A 214-km, 6-lane corridor to enhance connectivity in Gujarat.
• These projects are expected to generate around 4.42 crore man-days of employment.

Question:

1 What is the total investment approved by the CCEA for the development of eight high-speed road corridors?

• A) 40,000 crore
• B) 50,655 crore
• C) 60,000 crore
• D) 70,000 crore

Answer: B) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the development of eight high-speed road corridors across India, with a total investment of ₹50,655 crore.