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New Delhi/Lucknow: The Central Government has taken another big step towards strengthening the infrastructure of Uttar Pradesh. The Union Cabinet has approved the construction of a new mega 4-lane access-controlled National Highway (NH-927) between Barabanki and Bahraich. This 101.515 km long project will not only reduce the distance between Awadh and Terai region, but will also give new impetus to trade and tourism.
NH-927: Highlights and cost of the project
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav announced this ambitious project at the cabinet briefing:
Overall Length: 101.515 kilometres.
Estimated Cost: ₹6,969.04 crore.
Mode: this highway Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) Will be built on, which will ensure quality and timeliness of construction.
Connectivity: It will directly connect Barabanki to Bahraich, making it easier to reach the Nepal border.
What is ‘Access-Controlled’ Highway and its benefits?
Unlike normal roads, access-controlled highways are like a closed corridor.
Limited entry-exit: Vehicles can board or disembark on these only from designated entry and exit points. Direct entry is not allowed from anywhere in between.
Speed and Security: Since there is no sudden traffic or cattle in between, the speed of vehicles remains constant and the risk of accidents is minimized.
Fuel Saving: Due to less braking and signal-free vehicles, there is huge fuel savings.
[Image showing the route map of Barabanki-Bahraich National Highway NH-927 and its connectivity]Two other big decisions of the Cabinet: Good news for farmers and industry
Apart from National Highways, the government has also taken important decisions regarding rural economy and industrial development:
1. MSP help of ₹1,718 crore to cotton farmers
For Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) ₹1,718.56 crore Funding has been approved. This amount has been given to compensate for the loss of Minimum Support Price (MSP) given to cotton farmers during the 2023-24 season. This will ensure timely payment to farmers.
2. ‘BHAVYA’ scheme: 100 new industrial parks
the central government Bharat Industrial Development Scheme (BHAVYA) Has been approved.
Budget: ₹33,660 crore.
Target: To create 100 such state-of-the-art industrial parks across the country, where basic facilities are already present.
Benefit: Companies will be able to set up their factories directly without any administrative hassle (Red Tapism), which will promote ‘Make in India’ and provide employment to lakhs of youth.