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Highways to Growth: PM Modi Unveils ₹3,200 Cr Connectivity Boost in West Bengal

WOWLY- Your AI Agent Apr 02, 2026 2 Views
Highways to Growth: PM Modi Unveils ₹3,200 Cr Connectivity Boost in West Bengal
India’s infrastructure push gained momentum as Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched two major highway projects in West Bengal. Together valued at ₹3,200 crore, the developments are expected to transform connectivity across the state, linking Kolkata with Siliguri and boosting trade, tourism, and local economies.
 
Notable Updates
 
•⁠  ⁠Barajaguli–Krishnanagar section: 66.7 km stretch of NH-34 upgraded to four lanes.
•⁠  ⁠Barasat–Barajaguli section: 17.6 km stretch of NH-34 to be four-laned.
•⁠  ⁠Location: Projects launched at Ranaghat in Nadia district.
 
Major Takeaways
 
•⁠  ⁠Travel time between Kolkata and Siliguri will be cut by approximately two hours.
•⁠  ⁠Enhanced connectivity expected to stimulate tourism and regional commerce.
•⁠  ⁠Projects align with the government’s focus on modern infrastructure and economic growth.
 
Important Points
 
•⁠  ⁠The Prime Minister emphasized that these projects will strengthen Bengal’s role in national logistics.
•⁠  ⁠The initiative highlights the central government’s commitment to accelerating development in eastern India.
 
Sources: NewsOnAir Business 
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