The announcement of thirty footings was made in Mumbai under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the government targeting to finish the project by 2027.

The project starts from Kuredna in Kashmir and reaches the sea coast passing through Surat, Jalandhar, Agra and Goa.

The cost estimate of the project is around ₹8 lakh crore, and it will generate 2000 jobs.

Central and State governments are issuing schemes for co-operation and environment protection.