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Cabinet approves the construction of 4/6 lane Access-Controlled Kanpur-Kabrai section of NH-34 in Uttar Pradesh on BOT (Toll) Mode at total Capital Cost of Rs.7145.14 crore
Cabinet approves Kanpur-Kabrai highway project worth Rs.7145.14 crore
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 1 Jul 2026 · 1 min
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the construction of the 117.7 km Kanpur-Kabrai Access-Controlled Greenfield Highway. This four-lane highway is designed for future six-laning and is part of the Bhopal-Kanpur Economic Corridor.
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Significance of Highway Infrastructure in India
The Kanpur-Kabrai highway project highlights the role of infrastructure in regional economic development and connectivity, key components of current UPSC themes regarding economic policies and governance.
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