Centre sanctions Rs 114 cr for roads in Tripura

New Delhi: The Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned 42 roads measuring 118.756 km with an estimated investment of Rs 114.32 crore to strengthen rural connectivity in Tripura.

The project has been cleared under Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) and is aimed at better connectivity in the rural areas and accelerating economic growth in the northeastern region. This landmark initiative will provide all-weather road connectivity to 47 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) habitations in the State.