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Roads that changed the direction of India's development
In the past 11 years, the roads built have already reduced our logistics costs from 16% to 10%, and next year, we aim to bring it down further to 9%
Nitin Gadkari
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When Narendra Modi took oath as India's Prime Minister in 2014, from that very moment, the BJP-led Central government prioritised infrastructure development above all else. In this direction, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) became the focal point of infrastructure growth. Under Modi's leadership, this ministry has not only accelerated the country's economic development but has also given it a new dimension over these 11 years, since 2014.
The construction of highways — both completed and upcoming — has played a significant role in changing the trajectory of the country's growth. Efficient highways, waterways, and railways can reduce
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