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1. How many new national high-speed road corridor projects did the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approve?
On August 2, 2024, the Government of India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the construction of eight new national high-speed road corridor projects. This initiative is part of a larger effort to modernize and expand India's road network. The approved projects will cover a total of 936 kilometres and involve a significant investment of Rs 50,655 crore. Additionally, these projects are expected to generate around 4.42 crore mandays of employment, providing a significant boost to the job market and local economies.