TFP Bureau, Raipur; August 3, 2024: Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for approving the high-speed four-lane road from Pathalgaon, Jashpur (Chhattisgarh) to Gumla (Jharkhand) under the Raipur to Ranchi National High-Speed Corridor Project. He stated that this significant road project will be a milestone in the development of both Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand.
Chief Minister Sai also congratulated the residents of Jashpur and the entire state on the approval of the high-speed road project. He highlighted that the construction of the road from Pathalgaon to Gumla will facilitate easier travel between Raipur and Ranchi, significantly reducing travel time. The completion of this project is expected to accelerate development efforts in both states.
Prime Minister Modi announced on his official ‘X’ handle that the Union Cabinet has approved eight national high-speed road projects, totaling Rs 50,655 crore and spanning approximately 936 km. He emphasized that the completion of these projects will boost economic development and create employment opportunities across the country.