CCEA Clears 4 National Highway Projects Worth ₹24,249 Crore
Why in the news
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs gave its nod to four large highway works to improve connectivity and logistics across four States.
Key facts
- Approving body: CCEA, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Outlay: over ₹24,249 crore for four projects.
- Length: more than 700 km.
- States: Odisha, Telangana, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh.
| State | Work |
|---|---|
| Odisha | Coastal highway |
| Madhya Pradesh and Bihar | Highway upgrades |
| Telangana | Four-laning of key corridors |
Significance
- Better regional connectivity and shorter travel time.
- Less congestion and stronger logistics infrastructure.
- Aligned with the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan.
Exam angle
- Committee chaired by the PM that clears big projects: CCEA.
- Master plan linked: PM GatiShakti.
- Total cost: over ₹24,249 crore.