Since 2014, 10,204 km of National Highway projects allocated in Uttar Pradesh; 9,329 km completed
Uttar Pradesh has seen significant progress in road infrastructure, with over 9,000 km of National Highways completed since 2014. Government officials emphasize that this development is crucial for the state's economic growth and investment potential.
Why it matters
Infrastructure development is a key metric for economic policy and regional development in India's most populous state.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday held a comprehensive review meeting with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on major National Highway and road infrastructure projects in Uttar Pradesh. The meeting included detailed discussions on proposals submitted by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, and the Uttar Pradesh government.
The Chief Minister said, “Modern road infrastructure forms the foundation of a Viksit Uttar Pradesh and will provide fresh momentum to investment, industry, agriculture, tourism, trade, and employment.”
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said, “Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a key driver of India’s economic growth, making the development of world-class road connectivity in the state one of the Central Government’s highest priorities.” He directed officials to expedite all projects by ensuring timely completion of land acquisition, forest clearances, utility shifting, and other departmental formalities.
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