{"id":65661,"date":"2025-07-16T13:00:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T07:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanacres.in\/?p=65661"},"modified":"2025-07-16T13:00:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T07:30:20","slug":"india-builds-2108-km-highways-in-april-june-up-9-percent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livzzy.in\/?p=65661","title":{"rendered":"India Builds 2,108\u202fkm Highways in April\u2013June, Up 9\u202fpercent"},"content":{"rendered":"

India’s highway expansion gathered pace in the first quarter of the financial year, with 2\u202f108\u202fkm of national highways constructed\u2014an increase of 8.9\u202fpercent over the same period last year. A surge in project awards and strategic planning by NHAI signals renewed momentum in the nation’s transport infrastructure. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) led construction efforts, building 1,092\u202fkm of new highways and awarding 167.5\u202fkm worth of projects within the quarter.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Complementary contributions came from NHIDCL\u2014focusing on border and strategic connectivity\u2014and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), which supports regional linkages and rural access. Despite the temporary pause in the flagship Bharatmala Pariyojana programme, this year’s first-quarter awards have exceeded last year\u2019s level. The NHAI now aims to expedite bidding on 124 highway stretches spanning 6,376\u202fkm, valued at approximately \u20b93.45\u202flakh crore\u2014an ambitious pipeline supporting sustained infrastructure growth. Capital expenditure trends reinforce the commitment: out of a \u20b92.72\u202flakh crore allocation, MoRTH disbursed over \u20b959,368\u202fcrore by the end of May, underscoring strong fiscal delivery against delivery targets. Analysts view this pace as a strategic adjustment following election-related delays. By accelerating awards and completions, India is poised to unlock national economic corridors, facilitate low-carbon connectivity and balance urban\u2013rural transport equity.<\/h4>\n

\u201cNHAI\u2019s aggressive award targets will be transformative,\u201d noted a senior transport policy planner. \u201cFast-tracking infrastructure can decongest cities and give a fillip to regional manufacturing hubs, fostering sustainable economic growth.\u201d NHIDCL\u2019s role in terrain-sensitive and border roads enhances regional resilience. Meanwhile, MoRTH\u2019s rural highway initiatives promote inclusive growth by linking remote and Naxal-affected communities to mainstream markets. Despite strong quarterly performance, execution risks persist. Clearing land, securing approvals and ensuring environmental safeguards\u2014especially through ecologically fragile zones\u2014requires robust governance. Experts recommend integrating green engineering measures, such as wildlife underpasses, stormwater systems and reforestation, to create resilient and eco-friendly highway corridors.<\/h4>\n

Citizen engagement through digital platforms and transparent bidding processes will bolster accountability. Continued focus on last-mile links\u2014enabling cleaner logistics and equitable mobility\u2014should remain central to India’s vision for sustainable road infrastructure.<\/h4>\n

Also Read : Rajasthan Set For Major Boost As Delhi Ahmedabad Bullet Train To Traverse Seven Districts 335 Villages<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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