NH construction work worth Rs 1,500 cr approved in Punjab

30 Jul 2021 CW Team

Minister of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Nitin Gadkari, has announced the construction work of four and six-lane Greenfield Ludhiana - Rupnagar National Highway (NH-205K) on Thursday.

Gadkari took to Twitter and tweeted that the construction work of four/six lane Greenfield Ludhiana - Rupnagar National Highway (NH-205K), including Spur to Kharar with Ludhiana bypass under Bharatmala Pariyojana, has been sanctioned in the state of Punjab with a budget of Rs 1,501.02 crore.

The Economic Corridors development has been accentuated under Bharatmala Pariyojana. The 25,344 km national highway that has been planned would provide connectivity to economically essential production and consumption centres.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has revealed that India has constructed another 1,470 km of national highways in April and May amid Covid-induced lockdowns. The speed of construction was 28 km per day in April 2021, though as it declined by 61% month-on-month.

According to data by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), every implementing agency including the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), had built 210 km of national highway in April previous year.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has allocated funds for national highways development in Telangana for FY22. MoRTH has issued draft rules which state that the tyres of cars, buses, and trucks should meet the needs of wet grip and rolling sound emissions. It announced this policy for new model tyres from October 1, 2021, and for the existing models from October 1, 2022.

Image Source

Also read: NHAI, Punjab forest dept launch drive to make highways green

Also read: Highway projects worth Rs 5.5 cr in Punjab lagging behind schedule

"Join industry leaders at RAHSTA Expo, India's premier platform for roads, highways and traffic infrastructure. Register now to explore innovations, network with experts and shape the future of mobility."

Minister of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Nitin Gadkari, has announced the construction work of four and six-lane Greenfield Ludhiana - Rupnagar National Highway (NH-205K) on Thursday. Gadkari took to Twitter and tweeted that the construction work of four/six lane Greenfield Ludhiana - Rupnagar National Highway (NH-205K), including Spur to Kharar with Ludhiana bypass under Bharatmala Pariyojana, has been sanctioned in the state of Punjab with a budget of Rs 1,501.02 crore. The Economic Corridors development has been accentuated under Bharatmala Pariyojana. The 25,344 km national highway that has been planned would provide connectivity to economically essential production and consumption centres. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has revealed that India has constructed another 1,470 km of national highways in April and May amid Covid-induced lockdowns. The speed of construction was 28 km per day in April 2021, though as it declined by 61% month-on-month. According to data by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), every implementing agency including the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), had built 210 km of national highway in April previous year. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has allocated funds for national highways development in Telangana for FY22. MoRTH has issued draft rules which state that the tyres of cars, buses, and trucks should meet the needs of wet grip and rolling sound emissions. It announced this policy for new model tyres from October 1, 2021, and for the existing models from October 1, 2022. Image Source Also read: NHAI, Punjab forest dept launch drive to make highways green Also read: Highway projects worth Rs 5.5 cr in Punjab lagging behind schedule

Infrastructure Urban

07 Jul 2026

IHC and Adani to Invest US$11.5 bn in Odisha Aluminium Project

Abu Dhabi's International Holding Company (IHC) will invest US$11.5 bn in an integrated aluminium project in the eastern Indian state of Odisha in a joint venture with the Adani Group, a state official said. The official said the announcement represented the country's largest foreign investment in mining and metallurgy. Officials said the venture would span both mining and metallurgical activities across several facilities in the state. The project has been described as integrated, encompassing upstream bauxite extraction and downstream smelting and metallurgy, and is intended to develop a com..

Infrastructure Transport

07 Jul 2026

Air India and SIAEC to Explore MRO Joint Venture in India

Air India and SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the formation of a maintenance, repair and overhaul joint venture in India. The MoU, signed on Friday, will examine collaboration to develop India as a global aviation MRO hub and to serve growing needs across the Indian and regional markets. SIA Engineering Company, part of the Singapore Airlines Group which holds a 25.1 per cent stake in Air India, will bring technical expertise alongside Air India's established airline operations network. The partnership builds on existing cooperation be..

Infrastructure Transport

07 Jul 2026

Assam and Centre Review Aviation Projects Push Silchar Airport Approval

Assam and the Centre on Thursday, July two reviewed a series of aviation infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening air connectivity across the state, with the proposed greenfield airport at Silchar emerging as a key priority. The review formed part of broader efforts to position Assam as a major aviation and logistics hub for the north east. Officials outlined timelines and preparatory work that they said would guide the next stages of project approvals. The Chief Minister met the Union Civil Aviation Minister at Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan in New Delhi and described the meeting as very productiv..