Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the construction of a 4-lane greenfield highway on NH-139W in Bihar, covering the Sahebganj–Areraj–Bettiah section. The project, executed under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), spans 78.942 km with an estimated cost of ₹3,822.31 crore. It aims to enhance connectivity between Patna and Bettiah, facilitate Indo-Nepal trade, promote tourism, and support economic growth through smoother freight movement and employment generation. By linking multiple economic and social nodes, the highway aligns with the PM Gati Shakti Master Plan, positioning Bihar as a hub for regional development and international trade.