India’s highway construction programme has been one of the most impressive infrastructure stories in the world. Under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan and the Bharatmala project, India is building an expressway and national highway network that is transforming connectivity and commerce.
Bharatmala Phase 1
Bharatmala Phase 1 encompasses thousands of kilometres of economic corridors, ring roads, border and international connectivity roads. The project is building roads that are aligned with economic activity and trade flows rather than simply connecting existing towns.
Highway Construction Records
India has been breaking its own records for daily road construction. The National Highways Authority of India has achieved construction rates that were unimaginable a decade ago. This pace of construction is physically changing India’s geography.
Economic Impact
Good roads reduce transport costs, enable faster delivery of goods, open up previously isolated regions to economic activity, and improve access to healthcare and education. The economic multiplier effect of highway investment is well-documented.
PM Gati Shakti
PM Gati Shakti is a digital platform for multi-modal connectivity infrastructure planning. It integrates data from 16 ministries to ensure that different infrastructure projects are planned and executed in a coordinated manner.
Conclusion
India’s infrastructure revolution is transforming the economic geography of the country. The highways, railways, ports, and airports being built today will drive India’s growth for decades. Newslia covers India’s development story.