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Centre backs West Bengal as Adhikari unveils Rs 20,000 crore highway plan
✍️ The Hitavada
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 03:32 AM
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Transport minister Adhikari announced a Rs 20,000 crore highway development programme for West Bengal, saying the central government will back the projects.
Kolkata, November 12 — West Bengal's transport minister, Ashok Kumar Adhikari, told reporters that the Union government has pledged its support for a series of highway projects in the state. The announcement outlined a total investment of Rs 20,000 crore aimed at upgrading existing road networks and constructing new arterial routes.
Adhikari emphasized that the central backing will accelerate project implementation and attract additional private sector participation. While specific alignments were not disclosed, the minister indicated that the plan will focus on improving connectivity between major urban centres and industrial corridors.
The move comes as part of broader efforts to boost infrastructure in eastern India, with officials expecting the projects to generate employment and stimulate regional trade. Details on timelines and funding mechanisms are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
State officials have welcomed the announcement, noting that enhanced road infrastructure is critical for sustaining economic growth and reducing logistics costs across West Bengal.
Adhikari emphasized that the central backing will accelerate project implementation and attract additional private sector participation. While specific alignments were not disclosed, the minister indicated that the plan will focus on improving connectivity between major urban centres and industrial corridors.
The move comes as part of broader efforts to boost infrastructure in eastern India, with officials expecting the projects to generate employment and stimulate regional trade. Details on timelines and funding mechanisms are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
State officials have welcomed the announcement, noting that enhanced road infrastructure is critical for sustaining economic growth and reducing logistics costs across West Bengal.