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- Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that within the next two years, India's road infrastructure is expected to reach a level comparable to that of the United States.
- The government increased investment in roads over the last decade to reduce India's high logistics costs compared to other major economies.
- Between 2004 and 2024, India's National Highways network grew substantially, reaching approximately 146,000 km in length, with the length of four-lane or wider roads increasing by 2.6 times and the extent of high-speed corridors expanding more than twentyfold.
- Gadkari outlined key infrastructure initiatives in progress, such as the construction of 25 new expressways, a 3,000-kilometer highway network enhancing port access, and the development of 36 tunnels to boost logistics and promote export expansion.
- These infrastructure advances have cut logistics costs to 9%, boosting export competitiveness and potentially benefiting agriculture, manufacturing, and services sectors.
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Indian Roads Will Be Comparable to America in Another 2 Years: Nitin Gadkari
Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari asserted on Monday Indian road infrastructure will be similar to America's in another two years, backing his argument that his government has ramped up spending in roads and highways over the past decade. Business News | Indian Roads Will Be Comparable to America in Another 2 Years: Nitin Gadkari.
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