National Highway network
VerifiedBefore (baseline)
65,569km
as of 2004-03-31
Now (latest)
1,46,572km
as of 2026-03-31
Change
×2.2
Over time
km · source-verified data points only
Context & shortfalls
NH length in 2004 was ~65,569 km. The notable jump in 2014 (~76,818 km → ~91,287 km) reflects a one-time reclassification of state highways and other roads as National Highways, not purely new construction. Construction pace has genuinely risen — from ~11 km/day (FY2014) to a peak of ~34 km/day (FY2023-24). Quality and maintenance standards vary significantly by corridor and contractor.
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Source
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways factsheet (PIB)
https://pib.gov.in/PressNoteDetails.aspx?NoteId=154624&ModuleId=3 ↗Data as of 2026-03-31. Large national figures change frequently — verify at source before citing.