The NHAI has planned 22 greenfield corridors, which will have a lot of savings on CO2 emissions. These corridors are expected to save around Rs 10,000 crore in regard to fuel savings.
National Road Infra Conclave 2022: Today, the first edition of the National Road Infra Conclave (NRIC), organized by the FinancialExpress.com, discussed emerging opportunities and trends in the road infrastructure sector. Besides, it also analyzed the impact of government policies and initiatives while identifying the strategies for the faster execution of road projects. The Chief Guest for the event, Alka Upadhyaya, Chairperson, NHAI, said while National Highways and the State Highways contribute to only about 3% of the overall road network in the country, they cater to 80% of the national freight traffic. “So, we understand the importance of the National Road network for improving the economy in the country. She also mentioned the huge employment potential in road construction,” she said.
Source: Financial Express
