The Road to Viksit Bharat
ROADS & HIGHWAYS

The Road to Viksit Bharat

The FIRST Construction Council (FCC), one of the leading Indian infrastructure think-tanks operating under the ASAPP Info Global Group, prepared a White Paper titled Driving Viksit Bharat through Quality, Safety, Sustainability and Innovation in the Roads Sector, highlighting the key takeaways and actionable recommendations from the RAHSTA 2026 Pre-Event Roundtable held on March 12, 2026, at the Courtyard by Marriott, Mumbai, alongside the Infrastructure Today Airports Conclave. It covers a set of targeted policy interventions required to enhance efficiency, sustainability and standardisation in the roads sector.

A synopsis

India’s roads and highways sector is undergoing a strategic transformation – from a focus on rapid expansion to prioritising durability, efficiency and lifecycle value. Insights from the RAHSTA 2026 Roundtable highlight that while project awards moderated in recent years, the shift toward high-value expressways, logistics corridors and state-led infrastructure development signals strong long-term demand...

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The FIRST Construction Council (FCC), one of the leading Indian infrastructure think-tanks operating under the ASAPP Info Global Group, prepared a White Paper titled Driving Viksit Bharat through Quality, Safety, Sustainability and Innovation in the Roads Sector, highlighting the key takeaways and actionable recommendations from the RAHSTA 2026 Pre-Event Roundtable held on March 12, 2026, at the Courtyard by Marriott, Mumbai, alongside the Infrastructure Today Airports Conclave. It covers a set of targeted policy interventions required to enhance efficiency, sustainability and standardisation in the roads sector.A synopsisIndia’s roads and highways sector is undergoing a strategic transformation – from a focus on rapid expansion to prioritising durability, efficiency and lifecycle value. Insights from the RAHSTA 2026 Roundtable highlight that while project awards moderated in recent years, the shift toward high-value expressways, logistics corridors and state-led infrastructure development signals strong long-term demand...To read the full article Click Here

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