Kumar Bahukhandi
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, under whose leadership the Chhattisgarh Government has approved ₹22.08 crore for strengthening the 11.70-km Shivrinayaran–Khairtal road in Janjgir-Champa district, including construction of bridges and culverts. Photo: channel24india.com via CG/DPR
11.70-km road project, including bridges and culverts, to improve connectivity for villages and facilitate movement of people and agricultural produce
Key Highlights
- State Government sanctions ₹22 crore 8 lakh 59 thousand for the Shivrinayaran–Khairtal road.
- Project covers strengthening of approximately 11.70 km of road.
- Construction work will also include bridges and culverts along the route.
- Long-pending demand of local residents receives government approval.
- Improved connectivity expected to benefit farmers, students, villagers and other commuters.
- Project expected to facilitate transportation of agricultural produce and access to major markets.
Janjgir-Champa: The Chhattisgarh Government has accorded administrative approval of ₹22 crore 8 lakh 59 thousand (₹2,208.59 lakh) for strengthening the Shivrinayaran–Khairtal road in Janjgir-Champa district, addressing a long-standing demand for improved road connectivity in the area.
The approximately 11.70-km stretch will be strengthened and construction work will include bridges and culverts, providing safer and more convenient movement for people living in the surrounding rural areas.
The approval has been granted under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai as part of the State Government’s continuing focus on strengthening basic road infrastructure.
The improved route is expected to particularly benefit villagers, farmers, students and other regular commuters. Better road conditions will also facilitate transportation of agricultural produce and improve connectivity between rural settlements, major markets and other important destinations.
Besides making daily travel easier, the project is expected to support commercial activity and strengthen social and economic linkages across the area.
The release also credited Janjgir-Champa district in-charge and Finance Minister O.P. Choudhary for his guidance and efforts towards accelerating road and infrastructure development in the region.
The State Government, under Chief Minister Sai and with the Public Works Department headed by Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao, has been focusing on roads, bridges and culverts as essential components of infrastructure development.
With the Shivrinayaran–Khairtal project receiving government approval, the long-pending local demand moves towards implementation, while the strengthened road is expected to provide more reliable connectivity across the adjoining rural belt.
