Budgetary allocation for road transport and highways has increased from about Rs 31,130 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 3,00,019 crore in 2024-25, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday.
In an effort to restore connectivity in the Ladakh region, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has commenced snow clearance operations on National Highway-03 under the leadership of Project HIMANK.
In a landmark achievement, National High-Speed Corridors have also increased from a mere 93 km in 2014 to 2,474 km in 2024 which reflects the quantum improvement in the country’s infrastructure.
He said this highway is a big step towards ending the traffic jam in South Delhi and in the coming days with this gift of the Central Government, the entire South Delhi will get rid of the jam.
The ministry of heavy industries (MHI) has set a target to set up solar based 321 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along the national highways in West Bengal, out of a total target of 5,833 EV charging stations in the country.
In response to the severe weather conditions and subsequent landslides in the Uttar Kannada district, the Indian Army has deployed its forces to assist in rescue operations.
Four people were killed and three others went missing in a massive landslide triggered by heavy rains in the Uttar Kannada district of Karnataka, a senior officer said.
Prime Minister Modi will also lay the foundation stone for various National Highway projects across the country.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), which is under the Union ministry of road transport and highways
Darjeeling MP Raju Bista today inspected the ongoing progress of the National Highway 717A accompanied by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd officials.
