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More than 570 under-construction national highway projects, with a combined value of around INR 3.60 lakh crore, have overshot their completion timelines, Parliament was informed earlier this week. Delays range from under a year to over three years, while land acquisition and statutory clearances continue to stall several awarded projects.
As many as 574 under-construction national highway projects, collectively valued at about INR 3.60 lakh crore, have exceeded their scheduled completion timelines, the government informed the Rajya Sabha earlier this week. Of the delayed projects awarded over the past five years, 300 have been held up by less than a year, 253 projects have seen delays of one to three years, while 21 projects have been delayed by more than three years. Advertisement
In addition, 133 national highway projects with an estimated cost of nearly INR 1 lakh crore have been awarded but are yet to reach the appointed date. These projects remain stalled due to pending pre-requisite conditions, including the availability of encumbrance-free land and approvals from forest and wildlife authorities.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways stated that several measures have been initiated to streamline land acquisition and address project bottlenecks. These include structured review mechanisms and closer coordination with state governments and other stakeholders to resolve on-ground impediments affecting ongoing works.
During the current financial year up to October, the ministry has constructed 3,468 km of national highways. For the 2025-26 financial year, a construction target of 10,000 km has been set, taking into account the progress of existing projects and those proposed for execution, subject to the completion of pre-construction activities. This compares with a target of 10,420 km in the previous financial year, against which 10,660 km was achieved.
On road safety, government data indicates a gradual reduction in fatalities. Road deaths per 10,000 vehicles declined from 5.8 in 2018 to 4.3 in 2022, while fatalities per 10,000 km of roads reduced marginally from 254 to 250 over the same period. The government reiterated its alignment with global commitments to reduce road traffic deaths significantly by the end of the decade.
Separately, official records show that between early 2021 and mid-December this year, there were 45 reported incidents of buses catching fire while in operation, resulting in 64 fatalities.
Source - PTI
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