Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari told industry representatives during a video-conference last week that his ministry had firmed up plans to execute Rs 15 trillion worth of highway projects in the next two years. Making an announcement of such a huge investment in the road construction sector was expectedly greeted as a welcome government move to revive the economy after the devastation caused by Covid-19 and the lockdown.
Road construction creates jobs and helps revive demand. It also strengthens infrastructure, improves road connectivity between cities and enhances ...
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First Published: Sun, May 10 2020. 20:46 IST
