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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched 'Setu Bharatam' — an ambitious programme with an investment of Rs 50,000 crore to build bridges for safe and seamless travel on the national highways across the country. Modi drew a parallel between roads and veins. The roads are of same importance for a nation as veins for a human body, he said. (PTI)
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"The programme aims at making all national highways free of railway level crossings by 2019. Around 208 new road overbridges/underbridges are envisaged for construction, while 1,500 bridges will be widened, rehabilitated or replaced," said an official statement here. (PTI)
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Emphasising the importance of good infrastructure for the country's development, Modi said the importance of roads for a nation is the same as arteries and veins in human body. "The government wishes to make a quantum jump in this direction. A good infrastructure network is vital for the growth and development of a nation." "In order to satisfy the aspirations and long-felt needs of the people, it is necessary to bring in a qualitative change and a comprehensive, integrated approach in developing infrastructure in the country," said Narendra Modi. (AP)
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Pradhan Mantri Ujwala Yojana: "The Scheme will be continued for at least two more years to cover a total of 5 crore BPL households. This will ensure universal coverage of cooking gas in the country." The move is aimed at empowering women and protecting their health, Pradhan stressed. (PTI)
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