NEW DELHI: Acting on public feedback received via media and social media channels, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari chaired a high-level review meeting in New Delhi to assess the quality, safety, and maintenance progress of 11,672 km of National Highways in Uttar Pradesh.
The strategic session was attended by Union Ministers of State Shri Ajay Tamta and Shri Harsh Malhotra, alongside senior officials from MoRTH, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), and project contractors.
Key Directives & Takeaways
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Strict Quality Compliance: Minister Gadkari emphasized uncompromising adherence to global quality standards, timely project execution, and the integration of advanced engineering technologies to construct durable, sustainable, and commuter-friendly highway infrastructure.
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Monsoon Preparedness Mandate: With the rainy season approaching, the Minister explicitly directed NHAI and MoRTH officials to implement rigorous preventive maintenance and deploy rapid-response safety mechanisms to prevent waterlogging and road degradation.
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Economic Catalyst: The Ministry reiterated that maintaining the robust 11,672 km network in Uttar Pradesh is crucial for bolstering regional connectivity, accelerating freight movement, and driving the state’s economic growth.
