18,714 kms constructed under the Bharatmala Pariyojana in the last seven years

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Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari on 18 December said in a written reply in Rajya Sabha that highway projects covering 26,425 km have been awarded. He added that as of October 31, 2024 that 18,714 km had been constructed under the Bharatmala Pariyojana scheme in the last seven years. The Government of India approved the Bharatmala Pariyojana in 2017.

This project, covering 34,800 km, aims to improve road connectivity and lower logistics costs across the country. As of October 31, 2024, projects for 26,425 km had been awarded, and 18,714 km had been completed.