NEW DELHI: Aimed at eliminating men, vehicle and animal conflict in Kaziranga National Park (KNP), the Cabinet Wednesday approved widening and improvement of 86-km Kalibor-Numaligarh section of NH-715 in Assam, including three elevated sections of 34.5 km through the national park. The Rs 6,957 crore project will be fully funded by govt. Once the elevated section is built, the existing two-lane highway passing through the KNP will be abandoned. The existing road will be part of the national park, thereby ensuring unhindered movement of animals. Sharing the Cabinet decision with reporters, I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the project will decongest the existing corridor, improve safety, and necessary provisions have been made in consultation with entities, including National Tiger Con

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