**Summary:**
In response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 899, addressed on July 24, 2025, regarding projects under Bharatmala and PM Gati Shakti, the Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari, stated the following:
* **Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-II:** The government has not undertaken Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-II. Consequently, no projects have been sanctioned under this scheme.
* **Hyderabad-Nagpur and Hyderabad-Bengaluru Corridors:** Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) are being prepared for the augmentation of the Hyderabad-Nagpur Economic Corridor and the Hyderabad-Bengaluru Highway. Decisions regarding project implementation and investment will be based on the DPR outcomes, prioritization, and synergy with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.
* **PM Gati Shakti Integration:** The decision for project implementation will consider synergy with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.
* **Anticipated Benefits:** While specific details will be outlined in the final DPR, the projects are expected to enhance the efficiency of freight and passenger movement, leading to faster socio-economic development in the surrounding regions.
Key Entities Referenced
BHARATMALA: A centrally-sponsored and funded road and highways project in India.
PM Gati Shakti: A national master plan for multi-modal connectivity in India, aiming to improve infrastructure and reduce logistical costs.
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development and maintenance of national highways and transportation.
Nitin Jairam Gadkari: The Minister of Road Transport and Highways in the Indian government.
Telangana: A state in southern India.
Hyderabad-Nagpur Economic Corridor: A proposed economic corridor between the cities of Hyderabad, Telangana and Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Hyderabad-Bengaluru Highway: A highway connecting the cities of Hyderabad, Telangana and Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Detailed Project Report (DPR): A comprehensive report outlining the details of a proposed project, including its feasibility, cost, and potential benefits.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 899
ANSWERED ON 24TH JULY, 2025
PROJECTS UNDER BHARATMALA AND PM GATI SHAKTI
899. DR. MALLU RAVI:
Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार् ग मंत्री
be pleased to state:
(a) the key highway and expressway projects sanctioned under
Bharatmala Phase-II in Telangana and neighbouring southern States;
(b) the current progress of the Hyderabad–Nagpur Economic Corridor and
Hyderabad–Bengaluru Highway upgrades;
(c) whether these projects are integrated under the PM Gati Shakti
platform and if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the benefits anticipated for logistics, tourism and trade as a result of
these connectivity improvements?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)
(a) The Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-II has not been undertaken by the
Government. Therefore, no projects have been sanctioned under the said
scheme.
(b) and (c) The work of preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for
augmentation of Hyderabad–Nagpur Corridor and Hyderabad – Bengaluru
corridor has been undertaken by the Government. Decision for project
implementation and investment is taken based on the outcome of DPR,
inter-se priority and synergy with PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.(d) The potential key benefits of the above projects would be outlined in
final DPR. However, it is expected to increase in enhancement of the
efficiency of freight and passenger movement and overall faster socio -
economic development in the surrounding regions.
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