**Executive Summary**
This document details the National Highways Authority of India's (NHAI) successful receipt of overwhelming bids for the four-laning of NH-56 sections in Gujarat under the Hybrid Annuity Model. The project, approved in February 2026 with a capital cost of Rs. 4,583.6 crores, is expected to have contracts awarded in the current financial year and aims to significantly improve connectivity and economic growth in the region.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Project Scope and Approval:**
* Four-laning of the 47.46 km Dhamasiya–Bitada/Movi section and the 60.21 km Nasarpore–Malotha section of NH-56 in Gujarat.
* Implemented under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM).
* Approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs in February 2026.
* Total project length is 107.6 km.
* Total capital cost is Rs. 4,583.6 crores.
* **Bidding and Contract Award:**
* NHAI received six bids for the Dhamasiya–Bitada/Movi section.
* NHAI received seven bids for the Nasarpore–Malotha section.
* Reflects robust competition and strong developer interest.
* Contracts are expected to be awarded in the current financial year.
* **Project Design and Benefits:**
* Designed for a speed of 100 km/h, with an anticipated average speed of 70 km/h.
* Expected to reduce travel time by 40% (from 2.5 to 1.5 hours).
* Will generate approximately 19.38 lakh man-days of direct employment.
* Will generate approximately 22.82 lakh man-days of indirect employment.
* Will induce further employment opportunities due to increased economic activity.
* **Regional Connectivity and Development:**
* Passes through the Aspirational District of Narmada.
* Will improve connectivity to tribal areas in Dahod, Chhota Udepur, Tapi, and Bharuch, fostering economic growth.
* Enhances connectivity to the Statue of Unity in Kevadia village.
* Provides continuous four-lane connectivity from Bodeli to Malotha upon completion.
* Eases congestion on NH-56.
* Strengthens connectivity to NH-53, NH-48, and the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway.
* Aims to strengthen overall connectivity and economic growth in the region.
**Impact Analysis**
* **National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)**
* **Impact:** Successfully secured a high level of bidder interest and competitive bids for a significant infrastructure project.
* **Action Required:** Proceed with the contract award process within the current financial year.
* **National Highway Developers**
* **Impact:** Demonstrated strong interest and submitted competitive bids for the four-laning projects.
* **Action Required:** Prepare for contract award and subsequent project execution.
* **Regional Economy and Local Communities**
* **Impact:** Will experience improved transportation efficiency, reduced travel times, and significant employment generation (direct and indirect). Enhanced economic activity and improved access to key tourist destinations are also expected.
* **Action Required:** Benefit from improved infrastructure and economic opportunities.
* **Tourists and Visitors**
* **Impact:** Will experience improved connectivity and reduced travel time to major tourist destinations, including the Statue of Unity.
* **Action Required:** Utilize improved connectivity for travel to and from the region.
Key Entities Referenced
NHAI: National Highways Authority of India, responsible for the implementation of highway projects.
NH-56: National Highway 56, the road segment undergoing four-laning and improvements.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs: The committee that approved the project.
Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM): The project delivery and financing model used.
Gujarat: The state where the highway sections are located.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
NHAI Receives Overwhelming Response from
Bidders for Four-Laning of Dhamasiya–Bitada/
Movi and Nasarpore–Malotha Sections of NH-56
in Gujarat
Posted On: 11 MAR 2026 6:01PM by PIB Delhi
NHAI received an overwhelming response from the bidders for implementation of the 4-laning of the
47.46 km long Dhamasiya–Bitada/Movi section and the 60.21 km long Nasarpore–Malotha section
in Gujarat on Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) mode.
The project was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime
Minister Shri Narendra Modi in February 2026, with a total project length of 107.6 km and a total capital
cost of Rs. 4,583.6 crores. Bids were invited by NHAI for construction and received encouraging
participation from the bidders. Four-laning of the Dhamasiya–Bitada/Movi section on NH-56 received
six bids and four-laning of the Nasarpore–Malotha section on NH-56 received seven bids, reflecting
robust competition and keen interest from National Highway developers. The contract is expected to be
awarded in the current financial year.
The projects will be designed for 100 km/h, enabling an average speed of 70 km/h, which will cut travel
time by 40% — from 2.5 to 1.5 hours. With a total length of 107.6 km, the projects will help generate
about 19.38 lakh man-days of direct employment and 22.82 lakh man-days of indirect employment.
The projects will also induce additional employment opportunities due to an increase in economic activity
in the vicinity of the proposed corridor.
The projects pass through the Aspirational District of Narmada and will improve connectivity to tribal
areas in Dahod, Chhota Udepur, Tapi, and Bharuch, thereby helping in the economic growth and
development of the region. Boosting tourism, the project will also improve connectivity to the Statue of
Unity, a prominent national tourist destination located in Kevadia village at a distance of about 11 km
from NH-56.
Once completed, the projects will provide continuous four-lane connectivity from Bodeli to Malotha,
thus easing congestion on NH-56 and further enhancing connectivity to NH-53, NH-48, and the Delhi–
Mumbai Expressway, thereby strengthening overall connectivity and economic growth in the region.
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