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Why Are New Roads and Bridges Being Planned? 🚧

Maharashtra’s chief minister visited the Prime Minister in New Delhi to talk about big building projects.

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Key Points

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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi.

They discussed a new Mumbai‑Vadhavan road and an Uttan‑Virar sea link.

Funding was requested from Japan International Cooperation Agency.

The environment minister promised faster environmental clearances.

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They want to build a road that connects Mumbai to Vadhavan and a sea link between Uttan and Virar. 🌉

The chief minister also asked Japan International Cooperation Agency for funding to help pay for the projects.

They spoke with the environment minister to get quicker approvals so work can start soon.

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10 words

Chief Minister

The top leader of a state in India.

Prime Minister

The top leader of the whole country of India.

development

Improving places by building things like roads.

infrastructure

Important large structures such as roads, bridges, and tunnels.

funding

Money given to support a project.

Japan International Cooperation Agency

A Japanese organization that provides money for projects in other countries.

expressway

A wide, fast road for many vehicles.

connectivity

How easily people can travel between places.

environmental clearances

Permissions that say a project will not hurt nature.

approvals

Official okay signs from people in charge.

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