Karnataka Cabinet approves Rs 20,000 crore for road infrastructure
The funds will be used to develop state highways, district roads, and connectivity between taluk headquarters across the state.
The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday sanctioned Rs 20,000 crore for road infrastructure development, according to ANI and ThePrint.
Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Eshwar Khandre said the money will be given to the Public Works Department to build district roads, state highways, and roads linking taluk headquarters.
The allocation includes Rs 5,000 crore for state highway development, Rs 6,000 crore for building, bridge, and road works, Rs 3,000 crore for road improvements, and Rs 6,000 crore to improve connectivity between district and taluk headquarters.
Under the State Highway Development Project Phase-5, Package-2, 1,897 km of roads will be developed. Additionally, a new project costing Rs 6,000 crore will develop approximately 3,986 km of roads connecting district and taluk headquarters.
Khandre noted that one component of the road works will be funded through the Asian Development Bank. He added that the allocations were made with the approval of the Finance Department.
The Cabinet also granted administrative approval for a revised expenditure of Rs 3,409.02 crore for the Karnataka Road Development Corporation to carry out works around Bengaluru. The state legislative session is scheduled to run from December 2 to December 11.