Cabinet OKs Rs 25,446 crore highway corridors along Varuna, Ganga in Varanasi
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Why in news
The Union Cabinet approved Rs 25,446 crore for elevated highway corridors along the Varuna and Ganga rivers in Varanasi to alleviate urban congestion.
Background
The project includes a 43-km link corridor (NH-31 to Varanasi ring road) and a 46-km link corridor (NH-19 to Varanasi ring road). The projects are being executed under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) to facilitate rapid infrastructure development.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTotal approved outlay for Varanasi highway corridors: Rs 25,446 crore
- FactLength of Varuna river corridor: 43 km
- FactLength of Ganga river corridor: 46 km
- S&THybrid Annuity Mode (HAM): A public-private partnership model where the government pays a fixed base amount and the rest is linked to project milestones.
- PlaceVaranasi: Located in Uttar Pradesh along the Ganga river
For Mains
Q. Discuss how integrated infrastructure projects like elevated corridors can balance urban decongestion with the preservation of heritage and ecological integrity in pilgrimage cities.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Urban-Heritage Conflict: Balancing modern transit requirements with the preservation of Varanasi's historical and religious landscape
- Logistical Bottlenecks: Addressing the surge in tourist traffic and heavy vehicle movement in high-density religious hubs
Keywords: Hybrid Annuity Mode · Urban Decongestion · Infrastructure Development · Pilgrimage Tourism · Public-Private Partnership
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