Cabinet clears ₹10,998-crore Varuna elevated corridor in Varanasi
Next story · 15 Jul₹10,998-crore elevated corridor along Varuna river in Varanasi approved
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What happened
- CCEA approved a 43.218-km corridor linking NH-31 and Varanasi Ring Road along the Varuna, on Hybrid Annuity Model, cost ₹10,998.32 crore [PIB].
Background
- HAM: government pays 40% during construction, rest as annuities.
Why it matters
- An elevated road is meant to ease traffic in a crowded heritage city.
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How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-07-15): CCEA approved a 43.218-km corridor linking NH-31 and Varanasi Ring Road along the Varuna, on Hybrid Annuity Model, cost ₹10,998.32 crore.
- An elevated road is meant to ease traffic in a crowded heritage city.
Quotable data pointCCEA approved a 43.218-km corridor linking NH-31 and Varanasi Ring Road along the Varuna, on Hybrid Annuity Model, cost ₹10,998.32 crore.
PIB: CCEA: Varuna elevated corridor, 15 Jul 2026
Exam angle
UPPCS
GS6 (UP infrastructure): major Varanasi project; links with UP expressway network.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
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Funding model
Answer (c) & explanation
PIB.
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Corridor length
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Under HAM, government's construction-period share is
Answer (b) & explanation
Standard.
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Official source: PIB: CCEA: Varuna elevated corridor, 15 Jul 2026
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