The Road Transport & Highways and MSME Minister said this in a meeting which was held to review the proposed Chambal Express Project through video conference.

Speaking during the meeting, Gadkari opined that a Chambal Development Authority can be formed for better coordination and progress of this region and called upon the states to sort out forest, environment and land acquisition issues.

He emphasised on expeditious environment clearance, land acquisition and roy lty, local tax exemptions to expedite the project.

According to Gadkari, land acquisition should cater to the development of wayside amenities besides industrial and commercial clusters.