Why in News?
- The Cabinet approved the 117.7 km Kanpur-Kabrai section of NH-34 in Uttar Pradesh at a capital cost of ₹7,145.14 crore.
Key Details
- The project will be developed as a 4/6-lane access-controlled highway on BOT (Toll) mode.
- It is intended to strengthen connectivity along the Bhopal-Kanpur Economic Corridor and improve movement between major economic centres in the region.
- The project was cleared by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA).
Exam Connect
- BOT (Toll) → Private concessionaire builds and operates the road for a specified period and recovers investment through tolls.
- CCEA → Cabinet committee that considers major economic and infrastructure proposals.