India's National Highways: Accelerating Through Innovative Infrastructure
India's National Highway construction pace slowed to 29 km/day but increased to 34 km/day in 2023-24. Under PM GatiShakti NMP, focus is on greenfield expressways. 26,425 km projects were awarded, with 20,770 km completed under Bharatmala Pariyojana. Future development plans aim for enhanced logistics efficiency.
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The construction of National Highways in India has seen fluctuations, reaching a slowed pace of 29 kilometers per day last fiscal, according to a report presented to Parliament. The Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, highlighted that the construction pace in 2023-24 rose to 34 kilometers per day.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, tasked with the development and upkeep of National Highways, constructed a total of 12,349 kilometers in 2023-24. This effort is a part of the broader initiatives under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, aimed at integrating and improving infrastructure linkages across the country.
Focusing on the development of greenfield access-controlled high-speed corridors, the government has awarded 26 greenfield corridors spanning about 7,500 kilometers, with plans to improve logistics and connectivity. These projects form part of the 26,425 kilometers awarded under the Bharatmala Pariyojana program, supporting India's strategic infrastructure growth.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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