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PM launches “Setu Bharatam” – a programme for bridge building to ensure seamless travel on National Highways

Published By : Admin | March 4, 2016 | 10:24 IST
QuotePM Narendra Modi launches Setu Bharatam Project
QuoteRs. 50,000 crore to be spent to build bridges for safe & seamless travel on National Highways
QuoteSetu Bharatam Project: 208 new road over bridges / road under bridges to be constructed
QuoteSetu Bharatam Project: 1500 bridges to be widened
QuoteImportance of roads for a nation, is the same as the importance of arteries and veins in the human body: PM

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today launched “Setu Bharatam” – an ambitious programme with an investment of Rs. 50,000 crore to build bridges for safe and seamless travel on National Highways.

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The programme aims at making all national highways Railway Level Crossing free by 2019.

208 new “road over bridges / road under bridges” are envisaged for construction, while 1500 bridges will be widened, rehabilitated or replaced.

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Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that the Union Government wishes to make a quantum jump in this direction. Emphasizing the importance of good infrastructure for the development of the country, he said the importance of roads for a nation, is the same as the importance of arteries and veins in the human body.

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The Prime Minister spoke of the Government’s initiatives in other infrastructure sectors as well, including railways, irrigation and digital connectivity.

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