Centre Sets 2029 Deadline for RRR North Stretch as Cost Escalates by Rs.9,000 Cr Due to Delays
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Summary
The revised cost estimates have significantly increased the project outlay. Initially pegged at ₹15,000 crore for the 161.518-km stretch, the cost has now risen by nearly ₹9,000 crore, sources added.
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Type Policy
Source Deccan Chronicle
Published Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right