New Delhi, April 11 -- The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways on Saturday said that Union Cabinet's approval for the construction of the 4-lane access-controlled Barabanki-Bahraich section of National Highway-927 is set to play a transformative role in strengthening trade ties between India and Nepal. "The project is expected to boost cross-border commerce, support regional livelihoods, and enhance economic cooperation between the two neighbouring countries," the press release said.

India is Nepal's largest trading partner, accounting for more than 60% of Nepal's total trade volume, reflecting the deep economic interdependence between the two nations. The Rupaidiha-Nepalguni route plays a vital role in this trade, handling the majorit...