MP Road Connectivity: CM Yadav Announces 5 Greenfield Corridors Worth Rs 63,296 Cr
CM Mohan Yadav announces five massive greenfield corridors and the Viksit Madhya Pradesh Sankalp Path to link every village and city.
In a massive push to transform the infrastructure landscape of the heart of India, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has declared that the state's ultimate goal is to ensure that no village, town, or city remains deprived of high-quality road connectivity. During the 49th meeting of the Board of Directors of the Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation (MPRDC), the Chief Minister emphasized that roads serve as the lifelines of development and are critical for the state's growth.
Massive Infrastructure Overhaul: Five Greenfield Corridors
The centerpiece of this ambitious plan is the development of five four-lane, access-controlled greenfield corridors. Spanning a total of 1,398 km, these projects are estimated to cost a staggering Rs 63,296 crore. These corridors are designed to slash travel time and boost economic activity across various regions of the state.
The proposed corridors include:
- Bhopal-Mandsaur: 258 km
- Sagar-Satna: 227 km
- Jabalpur-Ashapur: 358 km
- Bhopal-Gwalior: 320 km
- Katni-Singrauli: 235 km
CM Yadav highlighted that the state is focusing on a diverse road network, including state highways and the construction of four-lane, six-lane, and eight-lane roads to ensure seamless movement across Madhya Pradesh.
Introducing 'Viksit Madhya Pradesh Sankalp Path'
Adding a symbolic and strategic layer to the funding of these projects, the Chief Minister announced that the proposed Highway Fund of the MPRDC will now be officially named the ‘Viksit Madhya Pradesh Sankalp Path’. This reflects the government's commitment to a developed state through enhanced connectivity.
Inter-Departmental Synergy and Fast-Tracking
To ensure these projects don't get bogged down in bureaucracy, CM Yadav has directed officials to expedite all ongoing road construction work. He called for a coordinated approach, urging the MPRDC to work hand-in-hand with several key departments, including:
- Public Works Department (PWD)
- Urban Administration
- Rural Development
- Industries
- Madhya Pradesh Housing Board
Key Administrative Decisions and Toll Exemptions
The board meeting also saw the approval of several critical administrative and operational proposals:
Corporate and Asset Management
The government approved the 100 per cent divestment of equity in the four-lane Jaora-Nayagaon section project, which was under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) scheme. Furthermore, the Corporation will acquire the Madhya Pradesh Oilseeds Federation building (PAM Building) at Arera Hills in Bhopal. To strengthen leadership, the appointment of an Independent Director was approved, alongside the creation of several new high-level posts, including two Chief Engineers, three General Managers, and five Deputy General Managers.
Relief for Farmers
In a move to support the agricultural sector, the state has decided that combine harvesters used for farming purposes will now be exempt from toll charges. This exemption applies to all toll plazas operated by the Corporation under various schemes, including BOT (Toll), BOT (Toll and Annuity), and Operate-Maintain-Transfer (OMT) models.
Additionally, the meeting approved the transfer of ownership of projects slated for upgrades via loans, including various state highways, to the MPRDC.