India’s national highways have witnessed a remarkable expansion, marking a substantial 60% surge in their total length since 2014 when the Narendra Modi-led government assumed office. Anurag Jain, the Secretary of Road Transport and Highways, revealed this development during a press conference on Friday.
Jain highlighted the significant growth in the national highway network, reporting an increase in length from 91,287 km in 2014 to an impressive 1,46,145 km by December 2023. Furthermore, the extensive stretch of four-lane and higher national highways soared from 18,387 km in 2014 to 46,179 km in December 2023, marking a substantial 2.5-fold rise.
