Agartala, Jul 27, 2022, TRIPURATIMES Desk

The Ministry of Rural Development has approved 32 roads for Tripura under the PMGSY-III, according to a government press release. The total length of the 32 roads is 231.64 km and the project cost of is Rs. 214.23 crore.

Tripura has adopted Nano technology for 16 roads with 122.71 km for better quality of roads and cost optimization. 

The PMGSY-III focuses consolidation of the existing Rural Road Network by upgrading the Through Routes (TR) and Major Rural Links (MRLs) that connect habitations with agricultural and rural market (GrAMs), educational facilities, hospitals, administrative headquarters etc. Total allocation for the state is 775 km.

It has also been decided that the state shall adopt Full Death Reclamation (FDR) mechanism in 250 km of road construction under PMGSY-III to ensure better quality and durability.

The 32 roads sanctioned under PMGSY-III fall in North Tripura (4 roads, 21.919 km), Dhalai (1 road, 12.877 km), Khowai district (8 roads, 55.811 km), South Tripura (6 roads, 50.077 km) and West Tripura District (11 roads, 78.531 km).

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha shared the update on his official Facebook handle and extended gratutide to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Rural Development Giriraj Singh for approving the 32 roads in Tripura.