<h1>Cabinet Committee Streamlines National Highways Project Approval; Revised Powers Aim to Expedite Process for Projects Over Rs. 300 Crore.</h1> The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has revised the delegation of powers for the appraisal and approval of National Highways projects to streamline the process. Projects over Rs. 500 crore will be appraised by a committee led by the Secretary of Expenditure or the Public Private Partnership Appraisal Committee and approved by the CCEA. Projects below Rs. 500 crore will be appraised by the Standing Finance Committee chaired by the Secretary of Road Transport Highways, with approval from the Minister of Road Transport Highways. This change aims to expedite the approval process while maintaining due diligence, especially for projects costing between Rs. 300 crore and Rs. 500 crore.