India's High-Speed Corridors Cross 5,000 Km, Driving Infra Growth: Economic Survey
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News18•29-01-2026, 21:35
India's High-Speed Corridors Cross 5,000 Km, Driving Infra Growth: Economic Survey
- •India's high-speed corridors (HSC) reached 5,364 km by December 2025, crossing the 5,000 km mark this financial year.
- •The Economic Survey 2025-2026 identifies roads and highways as the "primary driver of India’s infrastructure."
- •The country added 735 km of HSCs in the last year, averaging about 2 km per day.
- •National HSCs increased by 578 km in a year, reaching 3,052 km by December 2025, while state HSCs grew to 2,312 km.
- •A new policy for access-controlled ring roads and bypasses is planned for cities with populations over one lakh, using innovative cost-sharing models.
Why It Matters: India's high-speed corridor network has expanded tenfold since 2014, significantly boosting infrastructure and economic growth.
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