NHAI released a very strategic road project across the Bundelkhand area of Uttar Pradesh. The long 150 kilometer road development venture is estimated around Rs 3,000 crore which is going to give a makeover to this little developed region and will directly result in the rural economy and connection of millions staying in these rural areas.
This article gives readers an insight about the new road project based on its set objectives, its benefits, and the time required to complete.
Why the Bundelkhand Region Needs This Road Project
Bundelkhand is one of the most backward regions in the state of Uttar Pradesh, central India. Challenges of poor roads, limited access to market with all other infrastructures not being well extended with urban centers were some of the problems with the region. Such issues have not only affected the economic potential of this region but also made the daily life of its dweller hectic.
For example, it is seen here in NHAI 150 km road project in that the all such issues were addressed head on by revolutionising the upgrading the road network at Bundelkhand. Project seeks to tie the most populated town and village and in which travelling is smooth, quicker in time as access to such more significant essential service health facility, educational one and marketing hubs.
Features of 150 km Road Development project
The road development project will, therefore, include a number of salient features catering specifically to the benefits of people living in Bundelkhand. Some of these are:
- Better Connectivity : It will connect the rural areas with major cities to make their access easier and closer to crucial markets, business concerns, and government departments.
- Improved Travel Times: The better infrastructures will cut down the travel time to a large extent. Travellers can make fast and easy journeys throughout the region.
- Economic Growth: The upgraded road network will make the transport system more efficient; it will be able to grow economic activities better and bring local new economic activities back to life.
- Better road connectivity will improve the access of the residents of the Bundelkhand region to all the critical services such as healthcare, education, and government services.
Benefits to Local Community due to the Project
The mega infrastructural project shall benefit the people of Bundelkhand in the following ways:
- Economic Development: The transport costs and access to markets will be improved by better roads, which will help farmers, small-scale industries, and entrepreneurs.
- Employment Generation: The construction of the project will create a high number of employment opportunities for the local people in the short run.
- Good Health and Education: With the upgraded roads, there will be efficiency in the transport of patients to the medical centers and students to the schools and thereby access of such services to those who have need for it.
- Improved Quality of Life: New developed roads better help in having a safer means and an efficient form of daily commute for people staying in the countryside.
Construction over a timelapsed period of time
This road project will be a 150 km road to be constructed in phases over the next 2 to 3 years. Already, some construction has begun, and NHAI is looking to speed up the completion as the regional demand is mounting high. Several sectors shall comprise of this project that shall be executed in parallel fashion for the timely completion of work.
Some short-term inconveniences would be there during construction, but the long-term benefits from infrastructure development would dominate those problems. The local authorities have ensured that traffic management and other appropriate measures have not obstructed the ongoing process and facilitated the smooth operation of construction work.
The Role of NHAI in Bundelkhand’s Development
In developing this road project, the NHAI is working in concert with the government to advance the vision of nation-wide exploration and development of unexploited regions, which Bundelkhand has huge agricultural potential, which would grow immensely if infrastructure challenges were met. NHAI will ensure that the road network will be of high standards with modern construction techniques and traffic management systems.
From its own end, NHAI will liaise with other contributors and the city local authorities to ensure that the road project fits into the other activities of development in that region.
Impacts of the Road Construction on the Future Development of the Region
Once the road project is completed, it will bring better transportation to the region. Long-term socio-economic development of Bundelkhand will come forward. There will be a hike in industrial and agricultural activities due to better connectivity with other parts of Uttar Pradesh and beyond.
The highways will make Bundelkhand an investment destination for the government and private sectors. It will not be challenging to start a business whenever the business infrastructure improves. This will give it a more favorable environment for growth and development.
Conclusion
Indeed, the 150 km road project of Bundelkhand is a forward step toward the strengthening of the region and providing an impetus to its economic development. Upon completion, this will render easier connectivity with quicker travel and access to essential services to millions of inhabitants. In the long run, the project would be contributing toward the development of the entire Bundelkhand region, thereby working to eradicate some of the most problematic issues today.
Source:
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