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NH-753L Boregaon–Shahpur four-lane section to boost MP's banana belt (Khandwa–Burhanpur)

The Boregaon–Shahpur section of NH-753L in Madhya Pradesh, being built as a four-lane corridor under Bharatmala Pariyojana at about ₹944 crore over nearly 47 km, is 85% complete.

Summary

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said the Boregaon–Shahpur section of NH-753L is being developed as a modern four-lane corridor under Bharatmala Pariyojana. Costing about ₹944 crore and spread over nearly 47 km, it is about 85% complete and is part of a corridor extending to Muktainagar in Maharashtra. It will serve the Khandwa–Burhanpur banana belt and give a faster alternative link between Indore and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

Key facts

Road
Boregaon–Shahpur section, NH-753L (four-lane)
Scheme
Bharatmala Pariyojana
Cost / length
About ₹944 crore; nearly 47 km
Progress
About 85% complete
Benefit
Khandwa–Burhanpur banana belt; Indore–Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar alternative route

Practice MCQs 1 questions

Q1 Advanced

The Boregaon–Shahpur four-lane section in Madhya Pradesh, serving the Khandwa–Burhanpur banana belt, is part of which National Highway?

Show answer

Correct answer: C — NH-753L

The Boregaon to Shahpur section of NH-753L is being built as a four-lane corridor under Bharatmala Pariyojana.

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