Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Priyanka Gandhi Seeks More Rural Road Allocation for Wayanad
Priyanka Gandhi, who represents Wayanad, wants the Kerala government to build more roads there.
She believes Wayanad needs special attention because it has many tribal people and is considered an area needing development.
She's asking for more road projects than currently planned, pointing out that only a small portion of the overall road project has been assigned for Wayanad.
She is urging the government to speed up the planning process for existing projects in the area.
Priyanka Gandhi requested Kerala government allocate more rural roads to Wayanad.
She cited Wayanad's high tribal population and aspirational district status.
Gandhi requested Kerala State Rural Roads Development Agency allocate more kilometers.
Only 20 kilometers were allocated for Detailed Project Report (DPR) preparation.
Gandhi requested expediting DPR preparation for 300 approved roads.
- Who
- Priyanka Gandhi
- What
- Priyanka Gandhi requested Kerala government allocate more rural roads to Wayanad.
- When
- The article was released on Tuesday.
- Where
- Wayanad, Kerala.
- Why
- To improve connectivity and development, given Wayanad's unique circumstances and high tribal population.
- Politician
- Priyanka Gandhi
- Constituency
- Wayanad
- Requested allocation
- More kilometers for rural roads
- Agency
- Kerala State Rural Roads Development Agency (KSRRDA)
- Approved roads
- 300
- Total Roads to be Built
- 500 kilometers
- Roads Allocated for DPR
- 20 kilometers
