The Centre will undertake infrastructure projects worth Rs 1.16 lakh crore in Karnataka in the coming years, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Saturday.
The Road Transport and Highways Minister was addressing a virtual event after laying foundation stone and inaugurating projects worth Rs 11,000 crore in Karnataka.
The 33 projects pertain to building 1,200 kilometres of highway stretches in the state.
“The Union Government shall invest approximately an amount of Rs 1,16,144 crore in Karnataka state in the coming years,” a statement from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said quoting the minister.
He said, 11 road projects of 275 km worth Rs 5,083 crore have been awarded in the state during financial years 2019-21.
