MP government plans ₹63,296 crore for five greenfield expressway corridors
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Infrastructure (energy, ports, roads, railways)· Prelims·
Infrastructure and regional integration: a GS3 case study on logistical efficiency in landlocked states.
Why in news
The Madhya Pradesh government announced a ₹63,296 crore plan to develop five greenfield expressway corridors to enhance all-weather connectivity.
Background
The Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation (MPRDC) will oversee the construction of 1,398 km of expressways. The project involves renaming the corporation’s Highway Fund to ‘Viksit Madhya Pradesh Sankalp Path’.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTotal estimated cost for the five greenfield expressway corridors is ₹63,296 crore.
- BodyMadhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation (MPRDC) is the body responsible for the project.
- SchemeThe Highway Fund is being renamed to ‘Viksit Madhya Pradesh Sankalp Path’.
Prelims practice question
Which body is responsible for overseeing the construction of the five greenfield expressway corridors in Madhya Pradesh?
- (a)Madhya Pradesh Housing Board
- (b)Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation
- (c)National Highways Authority of India
- (d)State Infrastructure Development Agency
Show answer
Answer: (b) Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation — The Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation (MPRDC) is the body responsible for the project.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the development of greenfield expressways contributes to regional economic integration and logistical efficiency in landlocked states like Madhya Pradesh.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistical efficiency: Reduction in transit time for agricultural produce and industrial goods.
- Regional integration: Enhancing connectivity between rural hinterlands and urban economic hubs.
- Fiscal sustainability: Balancing high capital expenditure on infrastructure with long-term debt management.
Keywords: Greenfield corridors · All-weather connectivity · Logistical infrastructure · Regional integration · Capital expenditure
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