Gadkari approves Rs 850 crore for road projects in Telangana

New Delhi: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said the central government has approved an outlay of Rs 850 crore for road development projects in Telangana.

The minister said the amount sanctioned under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) scheme has been allocated for the widening and strengthening of 31 road projects in the state, with a total length of 435.29 kilometres. The aim of this initiative is to promote growth in the regional economy, he said. It will also create employment opportunities by promoting tourism development and improving transportation infrastructure.

Under the CRIF scheme, the ministry allocates funds for the development and maintenance of roads in states and union territories.