ANI
08 Apr 2021, 17:25 GMT+10
Manila [The Philippines], Apr 8 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a 484 million dollars (about Rs 3,533 crore) loan to improve transport connectivity and road maintenance in the Chennai-Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC) in Tamil Nadu.
The CKIC is part of India's East Coast Economic Corridor which stretches from West Bengal to Tamil Nadu and connects India to the production networks of southeast and east Asia.
"The development of the CKIC is part of ADB's commitment to the Indian government to stimulate growth in industrial corridors by linking industrial growth centres and ports hinterland along the coastline and integrating regional value chains," said ADB Principal Transport Specialist for South Asia Kanzo Nakai.
"The project aims to increase the manufacturing industry's participation in production networks and global value chains as well as create jobs along the corridor."Tamil Nadu has a strong state economy with several manufacturing industries, including automobiles, engineering, pharmaceuticals, garments, and aerospace.
However, the south and central areas of the state, which are away from current industrial hubs around Chennai, need development and better connectivity for balanced and inclusive growth. This is the primary objective of the project linking into the CKIC.
The project will upgrade about 590 km of state highways in the CKIC influence areas. Climate change adaptation measures will be incorporated in the highway upgrades, including improved drainage, raised road embankments in critical sections, and resizing of bridges and culverts.
The project will strengthen road safety improvement programs through advanced technologies for road monitoring and enforcement. In addition, the project will support improved planning capacity of Tamil Nadu's Highways and Minor Ports Department. (ANI)Get a daily dose of Pakistan Telegraph news through our daily email, its complimentary and keeps you fully up to date with world and business news as well.
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