The Indian Government has set ambitious targets for highway construction to accelerate infrastructure development. Originally planning to build 12,500 km of highways for FY 2024, they have now raised the target to 13,800 km. The pace of construction has also been significantly increased, aiming for 40 km of highways per day by the year-end. During the peak of the pandemic in 2020-21, the country witnessed 13,327 km of highways built at a rate of 37 km per day, but it fell to around 10,000 km in 2022-23. To achieve the current targets, NHAI, the Ministry of Roads, and NHIDCL will collaborate to build approximately 14,000 km of highways this year. While challenges such as weather conditions and upcoming elections may impact progress, the government remains committed to infrastructure development and connectivity improvement.
The Indian Government is focused on rapid infrastructure development and has set ambitious targets for constructing highways. Initially planning to construct 12,500 km of highways for FY 2024, they have now increased the target to 13,800 km. Additionally, the pace of highway construction has been significantly increased, with the goal of achieving 40 km of highways per day by the end of the year, up from the earlier pace of 11.6 km per day and currently at 30 km per day.
During the pandemic period in 2020-21, the country witnessed a peak in highway construction, with approximately 13,327 km of highways built, at a rate of 37 km per day. However, the pace fell to around 10,000 km in 2022-23. To achieve the current targets, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), the Ministry of Roads, and the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (NHIDCL) will collectively build about 14,000 km of highways this year.
The government has raised the targets to speed up infrastructure development, but they might face challenges due to weather conditions, especially during the monsoon season. Additionally, upcoming elections may impact the construction schedule and meeting deadlines.
Government officials believe that achieving the original targets is realistic, but meeting the increased targets will require a greater pace of work over the last quarter of the year. Despite challenges, the government remains committed to developing the country's infrastructure and improving connectivity through the construction of highways.
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