NHAI achieves highest ever construction of NHs

01 Apr 2020 CW Team

The government has envisaged a very ambitious highway development programme , namely Bharatmala Pariyojana which includes development of about 65,000 km national highways. Under Phase-I of Bharatmala Pariyojana , the government has approved implementation of 34,800 km of national highways with a very stiff target of five years with an outlay of Rs 5,350 billion. NHAI has been mandated development of about 27,500 km of national highways under Bharatmala Pariyojna Phase-I.

In order to accelerate the pace of construction, a large number of initiatives have been taken to revive the stalled projects and expedite completion of new projects, said a press release by NHAI. These include:

Streamlining of land acquisition and acquisition of major portion of land prior to invitation of bids.

Award of projects after adequate project preparation in terms of land acquisition, clearances, etc.

Disposal of cases in respect of Change of Scope (CoS) and Extension of Time (EoT) in a time bound manner

Procedure for approval of General Arrangement Drawing for ROBs simplified and made online.

Close coordination with other ministries and state governments.

One time fund infusion.

Regular review at various levels and identification or removal of bottlenecks in project execution.

Proposed exit for equity investors.

Securitisation of road sector loans.

Disputes resolution mechanism revamped to avoid delays in completion of projects.

With the increased pace of highway development, NHAI has achieved construction of 3,979 km of national highways in FY2019-20 and is committed to provide a smooth ride on national highways in the country, said the release.

Your next big infra connection is waiting at RAHSTA 2025 – Asia’s Biggest Roads & Highways Expo, Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. Don’t miss out!

The National Highways of Authority of India (NHAI) has accomplished construction of 3,979 km of national highways in financial year FY2019-20. This is the highest ever highway construction achieved in a financial year by NHAI. The construction pace as noticed in last years has seen a steady growth with 3,380 km construction in FY2018-19. Continuing the same trend with the development of 3,979 km of national highways during FY2019-20, NHAI has achieved an all-time high construction since its inception in 1995. The government has envisaged a very ambitious highway development programme , namely Bharatmala Pariyojana which includes development of about 65,000 km national highways. Under Phase-I of Bharatmala Pariyojana , the government has approved implementation of 34,800 km of national highways with a very stiff target of five years with an outlay of Rs 5,350 billion. NHAI has been mandated development of about 27,500 km of national highways under Bharatmala Pariyojna Phase-I. In order to accelerate the pace of construction, a large number of initiatives have been taken to revive the stalled projects and expedite completion of new projects, said a press release by NHAI. These include: Streamlining of land acquisition and acquisition of major portion of land prior to invitation of bids. Award of projects after adequate project preparation in terms of land acquisition, clearances, etc. Disposal of cases in respect of Change of Scope (CoS) and Extension of Time (EoT) in a time bound manner Procedure for approval of General Arrangement Drawing for ROBs simplified and made online. Close coordination with other ministries and state governments. One time fund infusion. Regular review at various levels and identification or removal of bottlenecks in project execution. Proposed exit for equity investors. Securitisation of road sector loans. Disputes resolution mechanism revamped to avoid delays in completion of projects. With the increased pace of highway development, NHAI has achieved construction of 3,979 km of national highways in FY2019-20 and is committed to provide a smooth ride on national highways in the country, said the release.

Products

10 Sep 2025

Hikvision Boosts Traffic Safety with Smart Entry-Exit Solutions

Smart Entrance and Exit Management Solutions are increasingly vital for improving traffic safety and transport security. Hikvision has introduced advanced systems featuring automated boom barrier gates with multiple pole options, enabling flexible and efficient access control. These solutions address vehicle entry and exit challenges across malls, residential complexes, industrial parks, corporate campuses and retail facilities. By offering detailed vehicle movement records, they reduce risks such as theft or damage while supporting security managers in maintaining safe operations. H..

Equipment

10 Sep 2025

John Crane Launches Type 8628VL Seal for Ethane Pipelines

John Crane has unveiled the Type 8628VL, a next-generation mechanical seal engineered to address sealing challenges in multiphase ethane and ethylene pipelines. Using spiral groove non-contacting technology, the seal ensures high reliability, operational efficiency, and environmental compliance under volatile pressure and temperature conditions. Ethane pipelines face frequent phase shifts from liquid to vapour to supercritical, often compromising conventional seals. The Type 8628VL, with dual non-contacting seal faces in tandem configuration, delivers hydrodynamic lift, phase-change resilienc..

Real Estate

10 Sep 2025

Embassy’s Paradiso in North Bengaluru Sold Out at Rs 2.04 billion

Embassy Developments has announced that Paradiso, its latest luxury plotted development in Embassy Springs, North Bengaluru, has sold out completely, generating pre-sales of about Rs 2.04 billion. Spread across 6.4 acre, Paradiso offers large-format plots between 4,300 and 4,800 sq ft, starting at Rs 43 million. The project attracted strong demand from high-net-worth individuals and new-age buyers seeking premium plots in low-density, infrastructure-ready communities in Bengaluru’s prime growth corridor. Embassy Springs, a 300-acre township located 15 minutes from Kempegowda Intern..