New Delhi, Jul 5 (IANS): Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday called for the formation of Chambal Development Authority for the progress of the region.

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 Chabal 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 royalty, local tax exemptions to expedite the project.

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

The Rs 8,200 crore project passes through MP, UP and Rajasthan.

It envisages connecting Bhind to Kota and will provide cross connectivity with Golden Quadrilateral's Delhi-Kolkata corridor, North-South Corridor, East-West Corridor and Delhi-Mumbai/Expressway.