New Delhi, June 4 -- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved two national highway projects in Madhya Pradesh and Bihar with a combined investment of Rs 8,351.65 crore, aimed at improving road connectivity, easing congestion and supporting regional economic activity.

In Madhya Pradesh, the Cabinet approved the upgradation of the Hiwarkhedi-Roshni-Ashapur-Rudhy section and widening of the Deshgaon-Julwaniya section of NH-347B at a cost of Rs 4,415.60 crore under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM).

The project spans 233.65 km across Betul, Khandwa, Khargone and Barwani districts and includes the development of a 16.2-km greenfield bypass around Khargone.

The project is expected to improve connectivity between key industr...