Proactive governance and faster approvals have resulted in unprecedented pick up in execution of road projects. Against the target of 6300 km for construction under various schemes of the Ministry during the current year, 3038 km have been constructed till 31st January, 2015. Out of 17 projects awarded by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) during 2013-14, work has been started in case of 15 projects which is about 88% of the total projects awarded and in case of some of the projects progress is already 40 to 50 %.
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