India, July 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Before dawn breaks over the fertile plains of Bihar, trucks loaded with bunches of bananas leave the farms of Khagaria, while sacks of makhana begin their journey from ponds and processing centres of Purnea, one of the country's biggest makhana hubs. For years, traffic congestion and seasonal disruptions have often slowed the journey of these highly-valued crops. For a crop as perishable as banana, where every hour matters, faster and more reliable connectivity can help minimise spoilage, preserve quality and improve market realisations for farmers. The proposed upgradation of the Khagaria-Purnea section of NH-31 and NH-231 to a four-lane highway by the Ministry of Road Transp...