Consistent increase in construction of National Highways/roads since FY14; 13,327 kms constructed in 2020-21: Eco Survey

Terming infrastructure as the backbone for any economy, the Economic Survey on Monday said there has been a consistent increase in the construction of National Highways/roads since 2013-14, with 13,327 kms constructed in 2020-21 as compared to 10,237 kms in 2019-20.

The Survey further said the extent and quality of infrastructure determines the ability of a country to utilise its comparative advantage and enables cost competitiveness.

“Infrastructure is the back bone for any economy,” the Economic Survey tabled in Parliament said.

It said in 2021-22 (till September), 3,824 kms of road network was constructed.