Chhattisgarh Government Approves Rs 152 Crore Direct Road Link From Naxalism-Hit Abujhmarh To Maharashtra

After an intensive security crackdown weakened Maoist strongholds, the Centre is on track to meet its deadline of eliminating Naxalism in the country by March next year.

This has paved the way for development to reach one of Chhattisgarh’s most conflict-affected areas, reported The Times Of India.

In line with the Centre’s commitment to unimpeded development and progress, the Chhattisgarh government has sanctioned a 21.5-kilometre road project connecting insurgency-hit Abujhmarh in Narayanpur district directly to Maharashtra.

The project, estimated to cost Rs 152 crore, will be executed in three segments.

It will feature a two-lane paved shoulder design, ensuring year-round connectivity through dense forest terrain.

This road will serve as a direct link between the remote Kutul region of Abujhmarh and Neelangur, located at the Maharashtra border.

It will cut deep into a Maoist-affected zone about 21.5 km from Neelangur, offering a vital connection for both states.

The proposed section will form part of the 195-kilometre NH-130D, a branch of NH-30. NH-130D begins at Kondagaon and passes through Narayanpur and Kutul before entering Maharashtra.

Officials said the new route will continue through Bingunda, Laher, Dhodrai, Bhamragarh, Hema, and Lakasa, linking them to NH-353D at Alapalli.

The Public Works Department (PWD) has completed the tendering process and directed the Chief Engineer (National Highways Zone), Raipur, to finalise the agreement with the lowest bidder, officials confirmed.

This development marks a major step in connecting a remote and previously inaccessible region to broader infrastructure networks, fostering economic growth and security in the area.

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