India's Highway Network Surges 60% Since 2014, Gadkari Reveals Economic Impact

• India's National Highway network expanded from 91,287 km in 2014 to 1,46,572 km today, a 60% increase.
• Expressway length dramatically increased from 93 km in 2014 to 3,052 km, with a target of 26,000 km by 2033.
• According to an IIM Bengaluru study, every ₹1 spent on roads boosts GDP by ₹3.2, reducing logistics costs and fostering investment.
• Improved road connectivity has reduced travel times to schools (16%), hospitals (9%), and suppliers (9%), enhancing social welfare.
• Road construction has generated significant employment, with 57,000 km of highways built in five years creating 330 million person-days of employment annually.