New Greenfield Expressway to connect Sagar-Vidisha-Kota, reduce travel time; Madhya Pradesh leads on highway of development, said Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari stated that building a developed and self-reliant India is not merely a dream but a firm resolve, and that the entire nation is working together with unity of purpose to achieve it. Gadkari addressed an inauguration and Bhoomi Poojan event of various road projects held on Saturday in Vidisha. He said that Madhya Pradesh will be transformed into a progressive, prosperous, and affluent state.
Gadkari said a new Greenfield Expressway from Sagar–Vidisha–Kota to be built at a cost of Rs 16,000 crore, will reduce the distance between Sagar and Kota by 75 km,
Nitin Gadkari, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav and Union Minister for Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan jointly inaugurated and performed Bhoomi Poojan for eight road projects worth Rs 4,400 crore in Vidisha to accelerate development in Madhya Pradesh.
Rs 1 Lakh Crore Worth of New Road Projects Approved
Nitin Gadkari said that the Central Government will extend full support to strengthen Madhya Pradesh’s development. While inaugurating and laying foundation stones for the projects, he approved new road projects worth nearly Rs 1 lakh crore for the state. He added that national highway projects worth Rs 2 lakh crore are already underway in Madhya Pradesh under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
Massive Highway Network to be Built in Madhya Pradesh
The Union Minister made several major announcements for Madhya Pradesh in Vidisha include
1. A new Greenfield Expressway from Sagar–Vidisha–Kota to be built at a cost of Rs 16,000 crore, reducing the distance between Sagar and Kota by 75 km,
2. Nasrullaganj (Bhairunda)–Budhni Road to be developed as a four-lane national highway
3. Rs 4,500 crore to be provided for the construction of 50 roads across Madhya Pradesh; additional funds to be sanctioned as required
4. Construction of a Northern Bypass in Vidisha
5. Early approval for the Gwalior–Bhopal–Nagpur corridor, which will later connect to Hyderabad
6. Highways and other roads, including the Ujjain–Jhalawar route, will be constructed for Simhastha
Many other road projects were announced
Medical College to be Established in Raisen
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that Vidisha has been blessed by former Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji and former External Affairs Minister late Sushma Swaraj ji. He said that under the leadership of Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the region has received continuous development initiatives. He requested the Union Minister Gadkari to consider a new Greenfield Expressway from Agra–Gwalior–Bhopal–Nagpur spanning over 500 km. CM announced that a medical college will be opened in Raisen, and all necessary procedures will be initiated at the earliest.
Eight NH Projects to Transform Regional Development
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the eight national highway projects approved for Madhya Pradesh will significantly boost regional development, industrial expansion, ease of travel and economic growth.
Vidisha to be Developed as a Growth Hub
Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has become synonymous with development. He said that development of the Vidisha parliamentary constituency is his priority and that projects worth ₹4,400 crore have been dedicated to the region. He said the proposed Kota–Bhopal–Vidisha–Sagar Greenfield Expressway will save time and usher in a new chapter of development for the Vidisha–Sagar region. He also stressed the need for ring roads, better city connectivity, and linking rivers such as the Narmada and Betwa to complete major irrigation projects.