Green signal to 4-lane highway from Nirmal to Bhainsa
Recently, the Central government announced had plans to develop 15 roads in the state into 4-lane national highways with a budget of 33,690 crore, aiming for completion by 2028. The government requested the State to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) promptly.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
RTI shows zero progress on outer ring road in 24 months
T'puram: Even as state govt issued a two-month ultimatum to National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to complete land acquisition and compensation disbursal for outer ring road (ORR) project from Vizhinjam to Navaikulam, RTI revelations show that the project did not move beyond its planning stage for the past two years. According to a Right to Information (RTI) reply received by local resident and affected landowner K Raveendran Nair on June 19, 2025, from the NHAI, the detailed project report (DPR) is still under preparation. Shockingly, this is the same status that was conveyed to him two years ago in a previous RTI reply dated June 27, 2023. Both responses were signed by NHAI project director Debaprasad Sahoo, indicating no visible progress over the last 24 months. In the latest RTI reply, Sahoo wrote, "Preparation of DPR is under progress. Hence, acquisition has not been started." This aligns with the earlier reply from 2023, exposing the stagnation that continues to plague the crucial infrastructure project. The ORR, spanning approximately 78km, is aimed at easing traffic congestion in Thiruvananthapuram and linking major hubs including the Vizhinjam port and NH-66 at Navaikulam. The project, originally conceived over a decade ago, is essential for decongesting city roads and boosting port-related logistics. However, without completion of DPR, the land acquisition process cannot proceed, effectively stalling all subsequent steps including compensation to affected parties. This directly contradicts state govt's recent push to expedite the project with revenue and transport departments coordinating efforts to clear bottlenecks. RTI applicant, Nair, whose land falls within the proposed alignment, expressed deep frustration. "For two years, the status has not changed. They are giving the same answer again. How long are they planning to fool the public? If there is no DPR, there is no acquisition and the project is going nowhere," he said. Nair has been advocating for transparency and clarity regarding the acquisition and compensation timelines, noting that affected landowners have been left in the dark despite the project being featured in multiple budget announcements. When contacted, Sahoo was unavailable for a comment. Meanwhile, a senior NHAI official, on condition of anonymity, acknowledged the delay. "DPR preparation is nearing completion and we hope to submit it to the Centre soon. We understand the frustration on the ground, but finalising a DPR for such a large-scale project is complex. Still, we aim to complete it within the next few months," the official said. Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari recently assured state govt that final approval for DPR would be granted by the end of July. Once that approval comes through, compensation disbursal and the tendering process can only begin. State PWD minister P A Mohamed Riyas also promised that the approval would be received by the end of July.
&w=3840&q=100)
Business Standard
a day ago
- Business Standard
Parliamentary panel recommends RRTS link between IGI and Jewar Airports
A parliamentary panel has recommended that the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry connect the Indira Gandhi International Airport and the under-construction Jewar airport through the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridors. The Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs, chaired by Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy, appreciated the efforts of the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) for ensuring multimodal integration of RRTS with other transport modes such as metro rail, railways, inter-state bus terminals (ISBTs), bus depots and expressways. In its report, the committee emphasised that Jewar Airport is expected to become a key transport hub for residents of Ghaziabad, Gautam Budh Nagar, and nearby areas in the future. The growth of dense residential areas, employment opportunities, entertainment zones, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities along the Ghaziabad-Noida-Greater Noida corridor makes it even more crucial to connect these areas through a fast, safe, reliable, and efficient transport system like RRTS. "The integration of RRTS will not only improve connectivity but will also enhance the ridership and financial viability of the Delhi-Meerut Corridor. It will provide much-needed connectivity to Jewar Airport, a vital node in the region's transportation network," the committee said. The panel also noted that two major transport nodes in Delhi-NCR Indira Gandhi International Airport and Jewar Airport are yet to be integrated with the RRTS network. Regarding the IGIA-RRTS integration, the committee acknowledged that earlier it had been informed the linkage would be implemented via the Delhi-SNB corridor. "However, the DPR (Detailed Project Report) for this corridor is currently being revisited by NCRTC," it said. The committee, therefore, recommended that both airports be connected to the RRTS network to boost regional connectivity and streamline passenger movement. On the matter of public safety and comfort, the panel recommended conducting a study on the impact of vibrations from the Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor on nearby structures, including residential buildings, offices, hospitals, and educational institutions. It also suggested the installation of sound barriers to minimize disturbance to residents and users of these facilities. "The installation of sound barriers is important to prevent inconvenience to the public due to the operation of Namo Bharat trains," the committee added. Regarding medical provisions, the committee noted that first-aid services have been established, and NCRTC has partnered with hospitals within a 10-kilometre radius of the Delhi-Meerut corridor for emergency medical support. RRTS personnel have also received training in administering CPR to address health emergencies such as strokes or cardiac arrests, the report said.
Deccan Herald
a day ago
- Deccan Herald
Dakshina Kannada MP seeks maritime university in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada MP Captain Brijesh Chowta, on Tuesday, met the Secretary of Ministry of Ports and Shipping T K Ramachandran and urged for the establishment of a maritime university in Mangaluru. The said university he proposed be named after Rani Abbakka as a tribute to the warrior queen who fought valiantly in safeguarding the coast. 'The Rani Abbakka Maritime University will pay homage to an iconic national figure as well as create a future-ready workforce trained in marine engineering, maritime law, port and terminal management, and maritime informatics,' said Capt a letter seeking the same, he highlighted that the establishment of the university aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Maritime Amrit Kaal vision and the nation's strategic goal to emerge as a global maritime hub. Drawing attention to Mangaluru's geographic advantages, historical significance, and proximity to major ports and educational institutions, Capt Brijesh Chowta said it would hence make it an ideal location for such an proposed that the university would offer a wide range of programmes including BTech, BSc, BBA, MTech, MBA, MSc, and diplomas, catering to the skill development, research, and policy innovation needs of India's maritime advancement. The proposal also seeks active participation of the New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA), which is celebrating its golden jubilee this year, in commissioning a Detailed Project Report (DPR). He also appealed to the ministry to constitute an expert committee to develop the university framework; commissioning of DPR by NMPA and initiation of inter-ministerial consultations for stakeholder alignment.
