NHAI sets an award target of 6,000 km for 2018-19

Reportedly, NHAI has set an award target of 6,000 km for national highways during 2019-20. It has also set its highest-ever construction target of 4,500 km for 2019-20 and a per day construction target of 12.32 km. During 2018-19, NHAI constructed 3,320 km of national highways. The authority has also proposed raising around Rs 750 billion in debt during 2019-20, of which Rs 400 billion is expected from the National Small Savings Fund. NHAI may also raise around Rs 50 billion through the issuance of masala bonds.