India Prioritizes Highway Upgrades and Maritime Expansion in 2025

India’s Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) is set to improve National Highways (NHs) in 2025, building on a decade-long achievement of constructing 56,700 km of roads. Since 2013-14, NHs have expanded from 0.91 lakh km to 1.46 lakh km. Under new Highways Secretary V. Umashankar, the focus is on quality enhancement, addressing issues on routes like Delhi-Jaipur (NH-48) and the Amritsar-Jamnagar Corridor. A new rating system by NHAI will assess highway performance every six months.

Key projects like the Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi-Dehradun, and Bengaluru-Chennai Expressways are expected to finish in 2025, advancing India’s high-speed corridor network to over 4,800 km. Plans also include a satellite navigation-based toll system to reduce congestion.

In the maritime sector, the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 aims for ₹80 trillion in investments over 25 years, strengthening shipbuilding and port infrastructure. Major projects, such as Vadhavan Port and developments at Kandla and Tuticorin, will boost India’s maritime capabilities.

Industry experts predict continued growth in engineering and toll sectors, driven by sustainable policies. With a focus on quality and innovation, India is advancing toward a world-class infrastructure network.