The Roads and Bridges section covers the key trends, recent developments, current status of major projects and central sector programmes, financing and PPPs, key issues and challenges .
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By Mani Gupta, Senior Partner, and Pranav Malhotra, Principal Associate, Sarthak Advocates and Solicitors Acting in pursuance to the Ministry of Finance office memorandum (no. F.1/2/2024-PPD) dated June 3, 2024, the Ministry of Road Transport […]
Over the past two decades, the road sector has witnessed significant structural shifts. In the early 2000s, impassable and dangerous roads impeded overall economic growth and isolated communities. Connectivity was a far-fetched dream as well […]
By Abhijeet Sinha, Program Director, National Highways for Electric Vehicles India’s electric highway story has reached a point where rhetoric must yield to arithmetic. The country is unlikely to meet its most ambitious early‑decade electric […]
The toll-operate-transfer (TOT) model is a key component of India’s highway asset monetisation strategy, allowing the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to unlock value from operational toll roads while funding other greenfield projects in […]
In the expansive rural road landscape of India, where rudimentary paths once isolated villages from broader opportunities, rural road development has proven to be a pivotal instrument of transformation. Since its inception in 2000, the […]
India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, with its road network forming the backbone of its transport system. Indian roads handle around 80 per cent of passenger traffic and 70 per […]
The Sigandur bridge, India’s second longest cable-stayed bridge, was inaugurated by the central government on July 14, 2025, in Karnataka’s Shivamogga district. It is also known as the Ambaragodlu-Kalasavalli or Sharavathi bridge, as it spans […]
In recent years, the road sector has emerged as one of the largest recipients of budgetary allocations across infrastructure sectors, highlighting its strategic importance in driving economic growth. Flagship government programmes such as the Bharatmala […]
The past year has witnessed remarkable progress in India’s road sector, reflecting the country’s commitment to road modernisation. The centre has implemented various reforms and measures to address long-standing issues. In addition to its continuing […]
National highway development has witnessed major progress in recent years. The speed and scale of development have been brisk. Alongside, there has been a growing focus on safety, asset quality and sustainability. A policy push […]
The roads and highways sector remains the backbone of India’s infrastructure growth. While execution challenges persist, the highway network has continued to expand. Various government initiatives have reaffirmed the long-term vision for integrated connectivity. At […]
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