Central Government approves ₹1,359 Crore for four-laning of National Highway-62 (NH-62) in Rajasthan

Exam-focused facts from the 11 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Central Government has sanctioned a ₹1,359 crore project for the four-laning of the Nagaur-Bikaner stretch of National Highway-62 (NH-62) in Rajasthan.
The infrastructure project will be developed under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model to significantly improve connectivity in western Rajasthan.
The development is expected to boost economic activity, create new investment and employment opportunities, and accelerate industrial and tourism growth.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma stated that the project is a significant step towards realising the goal of a 'Viksit Rajasthan'.
The four-lane highway aims to provide smoother and safer transportation while infusing new energy into economic activities in Nagaur, Bikaner, and adjoining areas.