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Gujarat Approves Rs 246 Crore Road Projects for Danta Taluka Connectivity

The Gujarat government has approved road works worth Rs 246 crore for 148 kilometres in Danta taluka of Banaskantha district over the past three years. Minister Rushikesh Patel informed the Legislative Assembly that these projects are part of efforts to strengthen connectivity in remote regions. A key project includes the renovation of the Iqbalgadh to Ambaji road, sanctioned at Rs 9.80 crore, which will aid farmers in transporting produce. The improved infrastructure is expected to directly benefit over 13,000 residents and local institutions.

Key Points: Rs 246 Crore Road Works Approved for Gujarat's Danta Taluka

  • Rs 246 crore approved for roads
  • 148 km of road projects
  • Improves remote area connectivity
  • Benefits farmers and 13,000 residents
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Rs 246 crore road works approved for Danta taluka: Gujarat Minister​

Gujarat approves Rs 246 crore for 148 km of road works in Danta taluka, enhancing connectivity for remote villages and farmers.

"works worth Rs 246 crore have been approved in the last three years for a total of 148 km of roads - Minister Rushikesh Patel"

Gandhinagar, Feb 24

Works worth Rs 246 crore have been approved for 148 kilometres of roads in Danta taluka of Banaskantha district over the past three years, the Gujarat Legislative Assembly was informed on Tuesday.​

Providing details of the Roads and Buildings Department in the House, Minister Rushikesh Patel said the approvals were part of the state government's efforts to strengthen road connectivity in remote regions.​

He stated that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the government was working with a commitment to reinforce the road network in the farthest areas of the state.​

"As part of this approach, works worth Rs 246 crore have been approved in the last three years for a total of 148 km of roads in Danta taluka of Banaskantha district," the minister said.​

Among the projects cleared is the renovation of the Iqbalgadh-Surela-Dhanpura-Virampur-Ambaji road.​

Patel told the House that Rs 9.80 crore has been sanctioned for the renovation of the route connecting Iqbalgadh and Virampur in Amirgadh taluka to the pilgrimage centre of Ambaji.​

The project will include road widening, earthwork, metalwork, bitumen surfacing, concrete work, construction of necessary protection walls, drainage works, and other road furnishings.​

The minister said the improved road would facilitate farmers' transport of agricultural produce to the market yard at Iqbalgadh.

​He added that more than 13,000 residents of four surrounding villages, along with three primary schools and one Primary Health Centre, would benefit from direct transport services enabled by the upgraded connectivity.​

Addressing questions on road specifications, Patel said widening is undertaken in accordance with international standards.​

"The width of roads is increased from 3.75 metres to 5.50 metres or 7 metres as per Passenger Car Unit (PCU) norms," he said.​

He also stated that contractors who delay work without valid reasons, such as issues related to land acquisition, railway lines, or power lines, face strict action.​

Provisions include the imposition of penalties and, in certain cases, blacklisting.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
Rs 246 crore for 148 km sounds like a lot of money. While development is welcome, I hope there is strict oversight on the tendering process and the quality of construction. We've seen too many roads needing repairs within a year.
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Suresh O
Connecting Ambaji is a smart move. It will boost religious tourism and help local businesses. The mention of action against delaying contractors is good, but will it be enforced? That's the real question.
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Anjali F
As someone from a village, I know how life-changing a proper road can be. Access to the Primary Health Centre will improve so much for those 13,000 people. This is real development. Kudos to the government for this focus.
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Michael C
Interesting to see the mention of international standards and PCU norms. Infrastructure planning like this is crucial for long-term economic growth. Hope the environmental impact of widening is also considered.
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Karthik V
Good step, but what about maintenance? Building is one thing, maintaining it for the next 10 years is another. The budget announcement should also include a clear plan for upkeep, otherwise it's a waste of taxpayer money.

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