India’s Transport Infrastructure

Expansion of National Highway Network

  • As of March 31, 2025, India has more than 63 lakh km of road network, out of which National Highways is 1,46,204 km, State Highways is 1,79,535 km and 60,19,723 km other roads.
  • The length of National Highways(NH) was 91,287 km in 2013-14.
  • Therefore, there has been an increase of about 60% (to 1,46,204 km) in the length of National Highways. Indian Road Network is the second largest in the world.
  • In the last 11 years (2014-25), India has amplified 54,917 kms to the National highways network.
  • Length of National High-Speed Corridors (HSC) has expanded from 93 ....
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