Paving The Future: Kiren Rijiju's Vision For Frontier Highway
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju emphasized the importance of road connectivity for development, highlighting the Frontier Highway project. Rijiju distributed compensation to landowners and urged them to support development initiatives. The highway will cover 1,400 km, enhancing connectivity along India's borders with China and Myanmar under the Vibrant Villages Programme.
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In a significant address, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju underscored the critical role of road connectivity in India's development, citing the ambitious Frontier Highway project as a transformative initiative.
Speaking at a compensation distribution event in Nafra, Rijiju urged locals to embrace development plans and avoid disruptions. Highlighting past challenges, he noted that improved infrastructure now allows quicker travel to state capitals.
The Frontier Highway, set to span 1,400 km with a budget of Rs 42,000 crore, aims to bolster border connectivity with China and Myanmar, as part of the Vibrant Villages Programme.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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