Surat-Chennai Green Corridor: Farmers to Receive Land Acquisition Funds
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News18•15-01-2026, 08:17
Surat-Chennai Green Corridor: Farmers to Receive Land Acquisition Funds
- •The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Surat-Chennai Green Corridor project, accelerating its development.
- •Farmers in Solapur district, whose land was acquired for the project, will soon receive compensation funds.
- •The green corridor will pass through 59 villages in Solapur district, covering approximately 57 kilometers.
- •A 374 km, six-lane Greenfield highway connecting Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot has also been approved, costing Rs 19,142 crore.
- •This project will significantly reduce travel time between Solapur and Tirupati, improving connectivity across Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
Why It Matters: The Surat-Chennai Green Corridor project receives approval, ensuring land acquisition funds for affected farmers.
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