19-May-2026
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Bengal govt clears way for central agencies to develop 7 national highway routes – Handover to speed up connectivity, trade, tourism
18-May-2026

The West Bengal government gave in-principle approval to hand over seven national-highway stretches to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL). The decision lifts a nearly year-long hold-up and paves the way for long-pending infrastructure works across key corridors linking north Bengal with neighbouring states and neighbouring countries.

News Source:- https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/bengal-govt-clears-way-for-central-agencies-to-develop-7-national-highway-routes-handover-to-speed-up-connectivity-trade-tourism/4243076/?ref=morelatest_hp