Roads that Changed the Direction of India's Development...!

When Narendra Modi took oath as India's Prime Minister in 2014, from that very moment, the BJP-led Central government prioritised infrastructure development above all else. In this direction, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways became the focal point of infrastructure growth. Under Modi's leadership, this Ministry has not only accelerated the country's economic development but has also given it a new dimension over these 11 years, since 2014.

- NITIN GADKARI

The construction of highways - both completed and upcoming - has played a significant role in changing the trajectory of the country's growth. Efficient highways, waterways, and railways can reduce logistics costs and boost the economy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi dreams of making India a 'Vishwaguru' (World Leader). India has emerged as the world's third largest economy and a $5 trillion economy. To fulfill this dream, we need to increase exports, which will in turn boost growth in agriculture, services, and industrial sectors.

In the past 11 years, the roads built have already reduced our logistics costs from 16% to 10%, and next year, we aim to bring it down further to 9%. This will enhance our exports, make us more competitive, and help India advance more powerfully toward becoming a 'Vishwaguru'.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is building 25 new Greenfield Express Highways across the country. Over 3,000 km of highways are also being built to connect ports and promote religious tourism. The government's efforts to boost religious tourism are also taking shape. The Buddhist Circuit project, completed at a cost of 22,000 crore, has significantly increased the number of tourists visiting the birthplace of Lord Buddha from South Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Singapore, and Japan.