The Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party of Nepal, Mr. Rabi Lamichhane today met Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
The Prime Minister expressed his delight upon the meeting and stated that he welcomes and fully shares Mr. Lamichhane's desire to work closely together for a shared and prosperous future.
Shri Modi noted that Nepal is a priority partner under the Neighbourhood First policy. The Prime Minister affirmed that India looks forward to collaborating with the new government to elevate the special and multifaceted relationship between the two countries to greater heights.
The Prime Minister posted on X:
"Delighted to meet the Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party of Nepal Mr. Rabi Lamichhane. I welcome and fully share his desire to work closely together for a shared and prosperous future.
Nepal is a priority partner under our Neighbourhood First policy and we look forward to collaborating with the new government to elevate the special and multifaceted relationship between our two countries to greater heights."
Delighted to meet the Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party of Nepal Mr. Rabi Lamichhane. I welcome and fully share his desire to work closely together for a shared and prosperous future.
Nepal is a priority partner under our Neighbourhood First policy and we look forward to… pic.twitter.com/ZMjpGthKTX
Total Length-233.653 kms with cost of Rs. 4,415.60 Crore
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved upgradation of the existing intermediate lane to 2 Lane with Paved Shoulder Standard (125.01 kms) of Hiwarkhedi -Roshni-Ashapur-Rudhy Section of NH-347B and widening of existing 2 lane to 4 lanes from Deshgaon-Julwaniya Section of NH-347B of length (108. 643 kms) in the State of Madhya Pradesh on Hybrid Annuity Mode at a cost of Rs.4,415.60 Crore.
The proposed upgradation of the Hiwarkhedi-Roshni-Ashapur-Rudhy & Deshgaon-Julwaniya Section of NH-347B in Madhya Pradesh will address severe geometric deficiencies, sharp curves, and congestion in built-up areas across Betul, Khandwa, Khargone & Barwani district. An extended Greenfield Bypass of Khargone district of 16.20 Km length will be developed as part of instant project. The project will increase average travel speeds, reduce travel time, and improve overall road safety, fuel efficiency, and vehicle operating costs, thereby enhancing regional mobility and socio-economic development.
The project will provide seamless connectivity to key economic, social, and logistics nodes across Madhya Pradesh. The upgraded corridor will enhance multi-modal integration by connecting with 06 PM Gati-Shakti Economic Nodes (01 Textile Cluster, 02 Mega Food Park, 01 Industrial park, 02 Super Thermal Power Plants), 5 social nodes (02 Aspirational Districts- Khandwa & Barwani, 03 Tribal Districts-Betul, Khandwa, Khargone) and 5 Logistic Nodes (02 Major Railway Stations, 02 Airports, 01 MMLP), thereby facilitating faster movement of goods and passengers across the region.
Map of Corridor
Appendix - I: Project Details
Feature
Details
Project Name
Upgradation of the existing intermediate lane to 2 Lane with Paved Shoulder Standard (125.01 kms) of Hiwarkhedi -Roshni-Ashapur-Rudhy Section of NH-347B and widening of existing 2 lane to 4 lane from Deshgaon-Julwaniya Section of NH-347B of length (108. 643 kms) in the State of Madhya Pradesh on Hybrid Annuity Mode. (Total Length-233.653 kms)
Corridor
Betul-Khandwa-Vadodara
Length (km)
233.653
Total Civil Cost (Rs in Cr.)
2705.08
Land Acquisition Cost (Rs in Cr.)
432.77
Total Capital Cost (Rs in Cr.)
4415.60
Mode
Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM)
Bypasses
Hiwarkhedi-Roshni-Ashapur-Rudhy Section
Bypass Length=70.39 km
Deshgaon-Julwaniya Section
Bypass Length = 54.273 km
Major Roads Connected
National Highways – NH-47, NH-753, NH-347BG and NH-52
State Highways – SH-15 and MDR
Economic / Social / Transport Nodes Connected
Airport: Indore & Nagpur
Railway Stations: Betul, Khandwa
Multi Model Logistic Park (MMLP) : Indore
Economic Nodes: 01 Textile Cluster, 02 Mega Food Park, 01 Industrial park, 02 Super Thermal Power Plants
