According to a government report, the road transport and highways sector has witnessed the maximum number of delayed projects at 407, followed by railways at 114.
Road transport and highways
As far as the road transport and highways sector is concerned, 407 out of 717 projects are hanging fire, reported PTI. As per the report, the total original cost of implementation of 717 projects of the road transport and highways sector was Rs 3,97,255.47 crore during the sanction, but it is now estimated to be Rs 4,14,400.44 crore, implying a cost overrun of 4.3 per cent.