Project: 6-lane Greenfield Elevated Corridor between NH-19 and Varanasi Ring Road, Uttar Pradesh
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Cabinet Approves two Elevated Corridors to Decongest Varanasi and improve urban mobility
The Union Cabinet approved a 6-lane Greenfield Elevated Corridor spanning over 46 km between NH-19 and Varanasi Ring Road in Uttar Pradesh on Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM). The project's total capital cost exceeds ₹14,000 crore, aimed at decongesting Varanasi and enhancing urban mobility. Announced by I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, this infrastructure push aligns with the government's focus on improving connectivity in key urban centers. The development is significant for exams covering infrastructure policies, PPP models like HAM, and regional development initiatives.
Source: All India Radio News (official). This summary and analysis are AI-written from that report and are not individually fact-checked — confirm names, dates and figures with the source before you rely on them.
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Length: Over 46 kilometers
Model: Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM)
Capital Cost: Over ₹14,000 crore
Announced by: Union I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
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