On 13 December 2007, the Union Cabinet
gave its approval for up-gradation and construction of road from Zaranj to
Delaram in Afghanistan.
The project will be implemented by
Border Roads Organisation, with an estimated cost of around Rs.746.79 crore
(Rs.7.5 billion approximately).
The proposed road from Delaram to
Zaranj will help Afghanistan to provide communication facility in remote parts
of the country. Additionally, it will give India improved access into
Afghanistan and Central Asia and will also open an alternate route for
Afghanistan to an Iranian seaport.