The construction of a new, 4.56-kilometer, six-lane bridge over the Ganga that connects Digha and Sonepur in Bihar received approval on Wednesday from the Union Cabinet, which is presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. When the bridge is finished, Bihar’s north and south will be connected. The country’s inland water transportation will be supported by the ability of large ships to pass beneath the bridge. Anurag Thakur, the union minister of information and broadcasting, told reporters that the approved project would cost a total of Rs 3,064.45 crore and be finished in 42 months. The 135-kilometer Khowai-Harina road expansion and rehabilitation in Tripura was also approved by the Union Cabinet today.
The project involves investment of Rs 2,486.78 crore which includes a loan component of Rs 1,511.70 crore. The widening of this crucial road will reduce travel time and logistics cost between Tripura and Assam.
Also, the Union Cabinet today approved raising the Support Price for copra for 2023-24 marketing season.
The MSP for milling copra has been increased by Rs.300 to Rs 11,160 per quintal. The MSP for ball copra has been increased by Rs 250 to Rs 12,000 per quintal.
Briefing reporters after a meeting of union cabinet, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said the decision will ensure better remunerative returns to the Indian coconut growers.
