Highway slowdown: 574 NH projects miss deadlines; Rs 3.6 lakh crore stuck as land, clearances stall works

India’s ambitious highway expansion faces significant execution stress, with 574 projects worth Rs 3.60 lakh crore delayed. Bottlenecks like land acquisition and clearances are hindering progress even before projects begin. Despite these challenges, highway construction continues, with a target of 10,000 km set for the current financial year.