India's Biggest Highway Push: 20,770 Km Completed Under Bharatmala Pariyojana

Bharatmala Pariyojana Moves Ahead With Strong Progress

India's most ambitious highway project, the Bharatmala Pariyojana, is moving forward with impressive results. Out of the total 26,425 km of awarded road projects, 20,770 km have already been completed. This update was shared by Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari in the Rajya Sabha on July 23.

The Bharatmala Pariyojana was launched in 2017 to improve road connectivity, cut transport costs, and support India’s growing economy. In total, the government plans to build 34,800 km of roads across the country under this project.

Key Highlights of Completed and Awarded Projects

So far, projects worth around Rs 8.54 lakh crore have been awarded. Out of the awarded 26,425 km, 2,967 km were completed just in the current financial year 2024-25.

These projects include different types of roads like:

• Economic Corridors – 8,737 km
• Expressways – 2,422 km
• Border and International Roads – 1,619 km
• Port and Coastal Connectivity Roads – Also covered under the scheme

Each of these roads is designed to connect different parts of India more smoothly and support faster travel, especially for trade and transport.

Challenges Faced and Government's Solutions

However, not all projects are running smoothly. Some delays have happened due to issues like land acquisition, contractor problems, lack of raw materials, and environmental clearances. These hurdles have led to slower work and increased costs in some areas.

In response, the government has taken several steps to fix these problems. For example:

• The Bhoomi Rashi portal has been used to speed up land acquisition.
• The Parivesh portal has been improved to fast-track environmental clearances.
• Online approvals for road and bridge drawings are now available.
• Regular meetings are being held with states and departments to keep work on track.

Fast Roads for a Faster India

Lastly, the Bharatmala Pariyojana is building the road to a stronger India. While there are some delays, the overall pace is steady, and the government is working to solve the problems quickly. With over 20,000 km already done, the journey ahead looks promising.

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