Union Minister Nitin Gadkari revealed that ₹ 70,000 crore in road projects are now underway in Delhi and surrounding areas, intending to reduce traffic congestion and improve connectivity through massive infrastructure development.

Gadkari underlined the exciting future of hydrogen-powered vehicles, emphasising their ability to address environmental challenges created by fossil fuels. He emphasised the rapid improvements in technology and the critical importance of knowledge in navigating these shifts.

Gadkari also stated that the government has set a tentative objective of building 10,421 kilometres of national highways in the current fiscal year. This aim is 15 percent lower than the previous year’s achievement due to clearance delays caused by state elections. From April to June of the current fiscal year, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways built 1,934 km of highways, compared to 2,250 km in the same period last year.

In a recent Lok Sabha reply, Gadkari stated that the general election in 2024 has had an impact on project resolution and hampered construction pace. Nonetheless, the Ministry is dedicated to advancing construction and addressing any issues that occur.