Union Cabinet approves construction of 780 km Green National Highway Corridor

New Delhi [India], Mar 13 : The Union Cabinet has approved construction of 780 km Green National Highway Corridor project with an investment of Rs 7660 crore in partnership with the World Bank.

In a tweet on Friday, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said, "The Union Cabinet gives approval to the construction of 780 km Green National Highway Corridor project with an investment of Rs 7660 crore in partnership with the World Bank. #PragatiKaHighway."

"The highway will connect Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. Besides up-gradation and redevelopment, environment-friendly and sustainable steps will be taken to build the highway," Gadkari said in another tweet.

( With inputs from ANI )