CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The government has sanctioned four road infrastructure projects worth Rs 4, 518.04 Crores under the Bharatmala Pariyojana scheme, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said. The approved projects relating to the construction, widening, and up-gradation of national highways in Assam, Telangana, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-2: -The NHAI has the mandate to implement the National Highways Development Project (NHDP).

Detailed explanation-3: -The four-lane Gohpur-Numaligarh twin tube tunnel or bridge project has received Rs 12, 807 crores. This will enable traffic to pass through Kaziranga National park. This important project will improve connectivity between Silchar in Assam and Vairengte in Mizoram. The project will boost connectivity within Assam.

Detailed explanation-4: -In India, this is the network of roads maintained by the state governments. These roads are constructed and managed by the states’ Public Works Department.