For developing a robust road network in Chhattisgarh, the State Government has sanctioned Rs2,800 crore for constructing 27 new roads.
Chief Minster Raman Singh on Monday, while chairing a meeting of Chhattisgarh Road Development Corporation (CGRDC) held at the Mantralaya, here green signalled the proposals.
Officials in the know of the new development informed the total length of the roads would be 924 kms and they would be constructed from the budget of Public Works Department (PWD).
The Chief Minister has directed PWD officials to complete the tender process by the end of August. He also endorsed the construction of Raigarh-Punjipathra-Gharghoda-Pathalgaon road. This road would be constructed via BOT (Build Operate Transfer) model and about Rs601 crore would be spent on the project.
PWD Minister Rajesh Munat, Chief Secretary Vivek Dhand, Principal Secretary PWD Amitabh Jain, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Aman Kumar Singh, Secretary Industry Subodh Kumar Singh and other officials were present during the meeting.