Western Bhopal Bypass Cost Jumps ₹792 Crore After Alignment Change; Cabinet Clears ₹3,774 Crore Project
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Cabinet approved the construction of Western Bhopal four-lane bypass along with paved shoulder at increased cost under Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) on Tuesday. Earlier, on Sep 4, 2023, administrative approval of Rs 2,981.65 crore was provided to the project. But due to a change in alignment in route, the project cost increased by 8.18% to reach Rs 3,774 crore. In other…
The Cabinet in Bhopal recently approved the construction of a ₹3,774 crore Western Bhopal bypass with an increased cost due to a change in alignment. The administrative approval for the project was initially provided on September 4, 2023, for ₹2,981.65 crore. However, the cost rose by 8.18%, reaching ₹792 crore more than the initial amount.
This increase is attributed to the alteration in the project's route, which now spans 35.61 km instead of the previous 40.90 km. The new alignment, starting from Itayakhada near Mandideep and extending to Phana village, aims to bypass Bhopal, shorten travel distance by 21 km, and improve connectivity with the eastern bypass. The decision also included ratification of the government's decision to purchase 60% summer moong from registered farmers, with a total project financial cost of Rs 2,776.83 crore.
Additionally, the Cabinet approved implementation of several other schemes, including the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Grami) Yojana and the upgradation of the Sanchi Brand and cooperative system in the dairy development sector.
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