Road Project to Link Maoist-Affected Abujhmarh

• 14 Oct 2025

Why in News? 

The Chhattisgarh government has approved the construction of a 21.5 km road stretch connecting the insurgency-affected Narayanpur district's Abujhmarh region to Maharashtra.  

Key Points 

• About: The road, which will be developed in three segments, is expected to cost ₹152 crore. Designed with a two-lane paved shoulder, it will provide year-round accessibility through dense forest terrain. 
• Direct Link: The new road will establish a direct link from the remote Kutul region, located deep within the Maoist-affected Abujhmarh area, to Neelangur, situated on the Maharashtra border.  
  • The 21.5 km stretch forms part of the 195 km NH-130D, a spur of NH-30, which starts from Kondagaon, passes through Narayanpur and Kutul, and extends into Maharashtra.  
  • On the Maharashtra side, the route will continue through Bingunda, Laheri, Dhodraj, Bhamragarh, Hema, and Lakasa, connecting these areas to NH-353D at Alapalli. 
  • Historically, these areas were among the worst affected by Maoist insurgency. However, intensified anti-Naxal operations have significantly reduced insurgent activities, creating room for infrastructure development. 
  • Impact: Once completed, the road will provide Bastar with a direct connection to the national highway grid. This connectivity is expected to boost trade, tourism, and security operations in Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected zones.