Kerala Chief Minister Meets Nitin Gadkari; Discusses Various Road Projects

As many as 11 roads in Kerala would be included for upgradation under the second phase of the ambitious Bharatmala project.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday met Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari and discussed about various development projects in the state. As many as 11 roads in Kerala would be included for upgradation under the second phase of the ambitious Bharatmala project. Besides, a stretch of Kannur airport road would be upgraded into national highway, according to a release issued by Kerala government after the meeting held in the national capital. A ministry official said Mr Gadkari and Mr Vijayan discussed the status of various development projects being implemented in the state. A programme for the highways sector, Bharatmala project focuses on optimising efficiency of freight and passenger movement across the country by bridging critical infrastructure gaps. This is being done through effective interventions including development of economic corridors, inter corridors and feeder routes, coastal and port connectivity roads.