Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari conducted comprehensive review meetings on quality and maintenance status of National Highway projects
Review covered National Highways covering 10,064 km in Rajasthan
Review covered National Highway projects covering 1,947 km in Himachal Pradesh
Total highway length reviewed: 12,011 km across both states
Meetings based on inputs received through media and social media platforms
Meetings held in New Delhi
Attendees included Union Ministers of State Shri Ajay Tamta and Shri Harsh Malhotra
Attendees included senior officials from NHAI and MoRTH
Attendees included project contractors
Emphasis on timely execution of projects
Emphasis on strict adherence to quality standards
Emphasis on adoption of advanced technologies and modern construction practices
Objective: development of sustainable, durable, and efficient highway infrastructure
Highlighted importance of robust highway networks for improving connectivity
Highlighted importance for accelerating economic growth
Highlighted importance for enhancing commuter convenience
Highlighted importance for ensuring seamless mobility across key corridors
Directed officials to undertake comprehensive monsoon preparedness measures
Specific measures include effective drainage management
Specific measures include slope protection works
Specific measures include proactive preventive maintenance
Specific measures include swift response mechanisms
