The roads of Chhattisgarh serve as its lifeline, paving the way for development, boosting trade and facilitating tourism.
An official communiqué said that over the past four and a half years, nearly Rs 16,670 crores have been allocated for 7,406 road and bridge projects and about Rs 908 crores approved for 419 building projects.
Within the last four years, 9,884 km of roads have been upgraded using state funds.
Ensuring access to essential facilities in the interior regions of Chhattisgarh is considered utmost important. The government aims to provide basic services including ration, education, healthcare, communication, daily necessities, employment and livelihood opportunities to the rural population. For all this, roads play a crucial role.
The communiqué said areas like Sukma, Bastar, Bijapur, Narayanpur and Dantewada in Bastar division were gradually becoming a part of the mainstream.
The construction and repair of roads have led to an increase in the number of registered farmers, resulting in higher sales of paddy. There has been a significant boost in the collection and sale of forest produce besides employment in these regions.