Barabanki–Bahraich Corridor to Link Rupaidiha Land Port

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Barabanki–Bahraich Corridor to Link Rupaidiha Land Port

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Barabanki–Bahraich Corridor to Link Rupaidiha Land Port

The Union Cabinet approves construction of the four-lane, access-controlled Barabanki–Bahraich highway section. The project enhances connectivity and trade linkages with Nepal.

Barabanki–Bahraich Highway Project (NH-927 Section):

Dimension Key Details
Project Name Barabanki–Bahraich Highway Project under NH-927 section.
Nodal Ministry Is governed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
Length Total length of 101.5 km.
Mode of Construction Implementation under Hybrid Annuity Mode.
Connectivity Provides for direct connection between Barabanki and Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh.
Trade Link Provides for connectivity to Nepal via Rupaidiha Land Port and Nepalgunj.
Travel Time Reduction from 150 minutes to 75 minutes.
Speed Increase from 40 kmph to 80 kmph.
Strategic Role Provides for facilitation of India–Nepal trade with India accounting for about 60% of Nepal’s trade volume.
Key Goods Comprises rice, wheat, vegetables, dairy products, medicines, and consumer goods.
Economic Impact Reduction in spoilage of perishable goods and improvement in farmer incomes.
Trade Corridor Provides for strengthening of India–Nepal corridor including Rupaidiha–Nepalgunj as a major trade point.
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With reference to the Barabanki–Bahraich Highway Project, consider the following statements:

1. The total length of the project is 101.5 km.
2. The project is a two-lane highway section.
3. The project is access-controlled.

Which of the statements given above are correct?