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

PM Narendra Modi launches Setu Bharatam Project

Rs. 50,000 crore to be spent to build bridges for safe & seamless travel on National Highways

Setu Bharatam Project: 208 new road over bridges / road under bridges to be constructed

Setu Bharatam Project: 1500 bridges to be widened

Importance 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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We have taken a comprehensive & integrated approach. We know the problems & we want to change them with strength, not incremental change: PM

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The first thing is to take complete stock of the situation & then work ahead: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/8Y7VBHSSkZ

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When it comes to roads, we need to also think about facilities for people & how our roads can help people in rural areas: PM @narendramodi

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This infrastructure will give speed and strength to the development of India: PM @narendramodi inaugurates Setu Bharatam Project

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Rural roads have got lot of resources in this year's Budget. This is a focus area for us: PM @narendramodi

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We've changed the way railway sector is looked at and how change can be brought about in that sector: PM @narendramodi

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