The development and maintenance of National Highways (NHs) in the country, including the North Eastern (NE) States and NHs in border areas, is a continuous process. Works are accordingly taken up based on inter-se priority, traffic density and synergy with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (NMP).

There are 16 numbers of NHs in the border areas with China, Bhutan, Nepal and Bangladesh in NE States of the country.

Total 468 numbers of developmental works were implemented on NHs in NE States including NHs in border areas during the last five years having aggregate length of 9,337 km at a total cost of Rs. 1,51,246 crore, out of which 232 number of works have been completed and remaining 236 works are scheduled for completion by 2028.

This information was given by the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.

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