Date: 2026-06-03Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Cabinet approves Upgradation of the existing intermediate lane to 2 Lane with Paved Shoulder Standard (125.01 kms) of Hiwarkhedi -Roshni-Ashapur-Rudhy Section of NH-347B and widening of existing 2 lane to 4 lane from Deshgaon-Julwaniya Section of NH-347B of length (108. 643 kms) in Madhya Pradesh on Hybrid Annuity Mode
**Executive Summary**
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the upgradation and widening of 233.653 km of NH-347B in Madhya Pradesh on June 3, 2026. The project, valued at Rs. 4,415.60 Crore, will be executed under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) to improve regional mobility and socio-economic development. Key outcomes include the resolution of geometric deficiencies and the enhancement of connectivity to major economic, social, and logistic nodes.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Project Scope and Infrastructure**
* **Section 1 Upgradation:** 125.01 km of the Hiwarkhedi-Roshni-Ashapur-Rudhy section will be upgraded from an intermediate lane to a 2-lane road with Paved Shoulder Standard.
* **Section 2 Widening:** 108.643 km of the Deshgaon-Julwaniya section will be widened from 2 lanes to 4 lanes.
* **Bypass Construction:** Development of a 16.20 km Greenfield Bypass at Khargone, with total bypass lengths reaching 70.39 km and 54.273 km for the respective sections.
* **Safety and Efficiency:** The project addresses sharp curves and congestion to increase travel speeds, reduce travel time, and improve fuel efficiency.
**Financial and Operational Framework**
* **Total Capital Cost:** Estimated at Rs. 4,415.60 Crore.
* **Cost Breakdown:** Total civil costs are Rs. 2,705.08 Crore, and land acquisition costs are Rs. 432.77 Crore.
* **Implementation Mode:** The project will be carried out using the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM).
**Multimodal and Economic Integration**
* **PM Gati-Shakti Nodes:** Connectivity to one textile cluster, two mega food parks, one industrial park, and two super thermal power plants.
* **Logistic and Transport Hubs:** Links to two major railway stations (Betul and Khandwa), two airports (Indore and Nagpur), and one Multi-Model Logistic Park (MMLP) in Indore.
* **Social Nodes:** Integration with two aspirational districts (Khandwa and Barwani) and three tribal districts (Betul, Khandwa, and Khargone).
* **Road Network Integration:** Connectivity with National Highways NH-47, NH-753, NH-347BG, NH-52, and State Highway SH-15.
**Impact Analysis**
**Local Residents and Commuters**
**Impact**
Improved road safety, reduced travel time, and enhanced regional mobility across Betul, Khandwa, Khargone, and Barwani districts.
**Action Required**
Utilize the upgraded infrastructure and adhere to revised traffic patterns resulting from the new bypasses and widened lanes.
**Industrial and Commercial Sectors**
**Impact**
Faster movement of goods and passengers, facilitating better logistics for textile, food processing, and industrial sectors.
**Action Required**
Optimize supply chain routes to leverage the new seamless connectivity to economic nodes and logistic parks.
**Local Workforce**
**Impact**
Significant employment generation potential totaling 19.50 lakh direct person-days and 23.00 lakh indirect person-days.
**Action Required**
Identify and apply for labor and support roles created during the construction and operational phases of the project.
Key Entities Referenced
NH-347B: The specific National Highway section (Hiwarkhedi-Roshni-Ashapur-Rudhy and Deshgaon-Julwaniya) undergoing upgradation and widening.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA): The primary approving authority that sanctioned the road infrastructure project and its associated capital cost.
Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM): The specific investment and execution model under which the road project is being developed.
PM Gati-Shakti: The national initiative for multi-modal connectivity whose economic nodes are integrated into this project's corridor.
Madhya Pradesh (Betul, Khandwa, Khargone, and Barwani): The central location and specific districts where the project is situated and will provide regional connectivity.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Cabinet approves Upgradation of the existing
intermediate lane to 2 Lane with Paved Shoulder
Standard (125.01 kms) of Hiwarkhedi -Roshni-
Ashapur-Rudhy Section of NH-347B and
widening of existing 2 lane to 4 lane from
Deshgaon-Julwaniya Section of NH-347B of
length (108. 643 kms) in Madhya Pradesh on
Hybrid Annuity Mode
Total Length-233.653 kms with cost of Rs. 4,415.60 Crore
प्रव तथ: 03 JUN 2026 3:35PM by National
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today
has approved upgradation of the existing intermediate lane to 2 Lane with Paved Shoulder Standard
(125.01 kms) of Hiwarkhedi -Roshni-Ashapur-Rudhy Section of NH-347B and widening of existing 2
lane to 4 lanes from Deshgaon-Julwaniya Section of NH-347B of length (108. 643 kms) in the State of
Madhya Pradesh on Hybrid Annuity Mode at a cost of Rs.4,415.60 Crore.
The proposed upgradation of the Hiwarkhedi-Roshni-Ashapur-Rudhy & Deshgaon-Julwaniya Section of
NH-347B in Madhya Pradesh will address severe geometric deficiencies, sharp curves, and congestion in
built-up areas across Betul, Khandwa, Khargone & Barwani district. An extended Greenfield Bypass of
Khargone district of 16.20 Km length will be developed as part of instant project. The project will increase
average travel speeds, reduce travel time, and improve overall road safety, fuel efficiency, and vehicle
operating costs, thereby enhancing regional mobility and socio-economic development.
The project will provide seamless connectivity to key economic, social, and logistics nodes across
Madhya Pradesh. The upgraded corridor will enhance multi-modal integration by connecting with 06 PM
Gati-Shakti Economic Nodes (01 Textile Cluster, 02 Mega Food Park, 01 Industrial park, 02 Super
Thermal Power Plants), 5 social nodes (02 Aspirational Districts- Khandwa & Barwani, 03 Tribal
Districts-Betul, Khandwa, Khargone) and 5 Logistic Nodes (02 Major Railway Stations, 02 Airports, 01
MMLP), thereby facilitating faster movement of goods and passengers across the region.
Map of CorridorAppendix - I: Project Details
Feature Details
Project Name Upgradation of the existing intermediate lane to 2 Lane with
Paved Shoulder Standard (125.01 kms) of Hiwarkhedi -Roshni-
Ashapur-Rudhy Section of NH-347B and widening of existing 2
lane to 4 lane from Deshgaon-Julwaniya Section of NH-347B of
length (108. 643 kms) in the State of Madhya Pradesh on Hybrid
Annuity Mode. (Total Length-233.653 kms)
Corridor Betul-Khandwa-Vadodara
Length (km) 233.653
Total Civil Cost (Rs in Cr.) 2705.08
Land Acquisition Cost (Rs in Cr.) 432.77
Total Capital Cost (Rs in Cr.) 4415.60
Mode Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM)Bypasses Hiwarkhedi-Roshni- Deshgaon-Julwaniya Section
Ashapur-Rudhy Section
Bypass Length=70.39 km
Bypass Length = 54.273 km
Major Roads Connected National Highways – NH-47, NH-753, NH-347BG and NH-52
State Highways – SH-15 and MDR
Economic / Social / Transport Airport: Indore & Nagpur
Nodes Connected
Railway Stations: Betul, Khandwa
Multi Model Logistic Park (MMLP) : Indore
Economic Nodes: 01 Textile Cluster, 02 Mega Food Park, 01
Industrial park, 02 Super Thermal Power Plants
Major Cities / Towns Connected Betul, Khandwa, Khargone, Barwani
Employment Generation Potential 19.50 lakhs person-days (Direct) & 23.00 lakh person-days
(Indirect)
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