Maharashtra National Highway Projects: Taking another step towards the development of Aurangabad, known to be one of the major educational and industrial centers in the state of Maharashtra, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari recently inaugurated seven National Highway projects. These NH projects are worth Rs 5569 crores. Speaking at the event, Gadkari said road transport in the city is crucial in the development of tourist centers in the district of Aurangabad, which is an important tourist destination in Maharashtra. According to the Union Minister, the construction of these National Highway projects will accelerate the development of the Aurangabad district along with transportation.