What is Bharatmala project: All you need to know about Modi govt's massive infrastructure push through ambitious roadways plan
01/11/2017 What is Bharatmala project: All you need to know about Modi govt's massive infrastructure push through ambitious roadways plan --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34,800 km of highways will be constructed at the cost of Rs 5.35 lakh crore under the Phase-1 of Bharatmala project. India TV Gadkari on Wednesday said the Bharatmala will be a major driver for economic growth in the countryPhoto:PTI In a massive infrastructure push, the government on Tuesday approved a mega plan to build 83,677 km of highways by March 2022 at a cost of about Rs 7 lakh crore, which includes the ambitious Bharatmala project. 34,800 km of highways will be constructed at the cost of Rs 5.35 lakh crore under the Phase-1 of Bharatmala project. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said the Bharatmala will be a major driver for economic growth in the country, and help realise Prime M...