Many 4-lane and 6-lane road projects are underway as part of infrastructure development in Madhya Pradesh. in these National Highway 543 The upgradation of is particularly in discussion. This national highway is located in two states, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra Plays an important role in connecting. The project aims to widen roads, ease traffic, and promote socio-economic development.
Development of Shahdol-Sagartola section
The Shahdol-Sagartola section of National Highway 543 is currently being upgraded to a two-lane road, with paved shoulder Will be included. Central Government for this section Rs 852 crore The budget has been approved.
key benefits,
- better connectivity: Shahdol, Dindori, and Mandla districts will directly benefit from this project.
- economic development: There will be ease in transportation of coal and agricultural products.
- traffic improvement: Widening the road will reduce congestion and travel time will reduce.
Big gift from central government
In 2024, the central government approved several new road projects for Madhya Pradesh. in these National Highway 543 Development is key.
- This road project will provide direct connectivity to the tribal dominated areas of the state.
- Construction work is also proposed in the stretch from Dindori to Mandla and from Mandla to Balaghat.
The new highway will be 302 kilometers long
Total length of National Highway 543 302 kilometers Will happen.
- Shahdol to Sagartola: 75 kilometer stretch.
- Mandla to Balaghat: 134 kilometer stretch.
- Balaghat to Brahmapuri in Maharashtra:Remaining road.
sections of the plan,
- The Shahdol-Sagartola section is being constructed under a separate plan.
- Separate projects are proposed from Dindori to Mandla and from Mandla to Balaghat.
Traffic and bypass construction
traffic will be easier,
- Widening of the road will solve the problem of traffic jam.
- In crowded towns and villages bypass Will be made.
- Ghats and rivers will be improved, so that vehicles can pass easily and quickly.
road realignment,
- to redesign the roads realignment Will be done.
- Building better turns and stronger bridges will make travel safer and faster.
Compensation and problems of farmers
Large scale land has been acquired for this project, but many farmers have not yet received compensation.
- Balaghat district Farmers affected by land acquisition have complained about compensation to the administration.
- resident of village Khursodi Roman Nagpure Said they were having difficulty getting compensation.
- Collector Mrinal Meena Ordered immediate investigation and assured immediate compensation to the farmers.
Tribal districts will get big benefits
Tribal districts of Madhya Pradesh—Shahdol, Dindori, and Mandla—The development of roads will play an important role in the social and economic development of these areas.
- Better roads will connect the rural areas of these areas to the mainstream.
- Transportation of agricultural products and goods from coal mines will become faster and cheaper.
Project Challenges
However, there are several challenges in implementing this project:
- Land acquisition: Due to land acquisition, the affected farmers are not getting compensation on time.
- delay: Local people are facing problems due to delay in the project.
- natural barriers: Construction work is going on at a slow pace in valley and river areas.
