PM Modi unveils 112 National Highway projects

Gurugram, Mar 11: surinPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 112 National Highway projects worth approximately Rs 1 lakh crore in Gurugram, Haryana.

The event witnessed the participation of tens of thousands of people from across the country through technological means.

Addressing the gathering, PM Modi highlighted the shift in approach from holding major events exclusively in Delhi to spreading them across the nation.

He emphasised the importance of modern connectivity, stating that the nation has taken a significant step forward in this regard.

Expressing delight at dedicating the Haryana section of the Dwarka Expressway, PM Modi noted its transformative impact on travel experiences between Delhi and Haryana.

He said that the expressway would not only accelerate travel but also significantly improve the lives of the region’s residents.

The Haryana section of the Dwarka Expressway, spanning 19 km and boasting 8 lanes, has been constructed at a cost of approximately Rs 4100 crore.

This segment comprises two packages: a 10.2 km stretch from the Delhi-Haryana Border to Basai Rail-over-Bridge (ROB) and an 8.7 km segment from Basai ROB to Kherki Daula.

This expressway would offer direct connectivity to the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi as the Gurugram Bypass has always remained congested.

The PM underscored the rapid pace of project implementation, revealing that projects worth over Rs 10 lakh crore have been either dedicated to the nation or had their foundation stones laid in less than three months of 2024.

The projects inaugurated today span across various regions of the country, including Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, West Bengal, Bihar, Maharashtra, Punjab, and Rajasthan.

These include significant developments such as the expansion of the Amritsar-Bhatinda-Jamnagar corridor and the development of the Bengaluru Ring Road.

PM Modi emphasised the transformative impact of infrastructure development, highlighting the government’s commitment to converting challenges into opportunities.

He praised the completed projects like the Eastern Peripheral Expressway, and Dwarka Expressway, which had been long-pending.

The PM lauded the efforts of the Haryana government, particularly Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, in ensuring the timely completion of infrastructure projects.

He emphasised the significance of modernising the state's infrastructure for its overall development and that of the nation.

PM Modi reiterated the government’s holistic vision for infrastructure development in the Delhi-NCR region.

He stressed the timely completion of major projects aimed at easing traffic congestion and reducing pollution in the region.

The event also witnessed the laying of the foundation stone for various National Highway projects across the country.

These projects, spanning several states, are expected to significantly contribute to the growth of the National Highway network and promote socio-economic development.

PM Modi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to accelerating infrastructure development across India, aiming for a high-speed corridor and expanding metro lines.

He emphasised that such initiatives not only strengthen the economy but also create numerous employment opportunities, particularly for the youth.

Governor of Haryana Bandaru Dattatreya, Chief Minister Manohar Lal, Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari, Rao Inderjit Singh, Krishan Pal, and Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana, Dushayant Chautala were among those present on the occasion.