India's Infrastructure Boom: Highways and Airports Under Modi's Leadership

The government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has significantly ramped up infrastructure creation, particularly in highway construction and airport development. The pace of highway construction has more than doubled, and 75 new airports have been built, contributing to India becoming the world's 5th largest economy.

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian government has made remarkable strides in infrastructure creation, particularly in the sectors of highway construction and airport development. According to Harsh Malhotra, Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, the pace of highway construction has increased from 14 km per day before 2014 to an impressive 32 km per day now.

Speaking at an event hosted by Summit India, Malhotra highlighted the critical role of improved road connectivity in propelling economic growth. 'Highways do not just provide connectivity; they bring economic prosperity and development for the people in their vicinity,' he noted. Since 2014, the total length of national highways in India has surged by 60%, reaching 1,46,145 km as of December 2023.

In addition to highways, the government's focused capital expenditure has led to the construction of 75 new airports over the last decade, aiming to make air travel more accessible to a broader segment of the population. These infrastructure investments have contributed to India's rise from the 11th to the 5th largest economy in the world.

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