The Road ahead: Nitin Gadkari says India’s road infrastructure will be at par with US in five years

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has outlined India’s ambitious goal of bringing the country’s infrastructure standards up to that of the US within the next five years. He added that as part of its strategy, the government aims to address metro congestion, significantly reduce travel time, and minimize road accidents.

He highlighted that over the past nine years, the ministry has allocated projects exceeding Rs 50 lakh crore and has streamlined the contract approval process by refining existing policies.

In an interview published in the Manorama Yearbook 2024, Gadkari emphasized the ministry’s commitment to transparency, time-bound decision-making, and quality-conscious approaches.