In Photos: PM Modi inaugurates Bundelkhand Expressway in UP's Jalaun

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Published on Jul 16, 2022 03:18 pm IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Bundelkhand Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Jalaun, which passes through seven districts of the state and was constructed at ₹14,850 crore. Modi had laid the foundation stone of the expressway in February 2020. Addressing the inauguration event, Modi said the Bundelkhand Expressway will ensure seamless connectivity and further economic progress in the region. “With this expressway, there will be an industrial boom in the region,” he added.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates 296 km long four-lane Bundelkhand Expressway, at Kaitheri Village, Orai, in Jalaun. (ANI Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 16, 2022 03:18 pm IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates 296 km long four-lane Bundelkhand Expressway, at Kaitheri Village, Orai, in Jalaun. (ANI Photo)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to the people at the site of the inauguration of the Bundelkhand Expressway, at Kaitheri Village(ANI Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to the people at the site of the inauguration of the Bundelkhand Expressway, at Kaitheri Village(ANI Photo)

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PM Modi visits a sand art of the Bundelkhand Expressway during the inauguration of the expressway in Jalaun district. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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PM Modi visits a sand art of the Bundelkhand Expressway during the inauguration of the expressway in Jalaun district. (AP Photo)

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The 296 km four-lane Expressway has been constructed at a cost of around <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>14,850 crore.(PTI Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 16, 2022 03:18 pm IST

The 296 km four-lane Expressway has been constructed at a cost of around 14,850 crore.(PTI Photo)

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The expressway would give a major boost to connectivity and industrial development in the region.(ANI Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The expressway would give a major boost to connectivity and industrial development in the region.(ANI Photo)

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The expressway extends from NH-35 at Gonda village near Bharatkoop in Chitrakoot district to near Kudrail village in Etawah district, where it merges with the Agra-Lucknow expressway.( ANI Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 16, 2022 03:18 pm IST

The expressway extends from NH-35 at Gonda village near Bharatkoop in Chitrakoot district to near Kudrail village in Etawah district, where it merges with the Agra-Lucknow expressway.( ANI Photo)

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Along with improving connectivity in the region, the Bundelkhand Expressway will also give a major boost to economic development, resulting in the creation of thousands of jobs for the local people(ANI Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 16, 2022 03:18 pm IST

Along with improving connectivity in the region, the Bundelkhand Expressway will also give a major boost to economic development, resulting in the creation of thousands of jobs for the local people(ANI Photo)

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