**Summary:**
In response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2052, addressed on July 31, 2025, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways provided information regarding the upgradation of State Highways (SHs) to National Highways (NHs) in Karnataka. Over the past five years, a total of 8 state roads, encompassing 836 km, have been declared as National Highways in Karnataka. However, no state road in the Chamarajanagar district was upgraded to a National Highway during this period. The Ministry stated that it receives proposals from State Governments/Union Territories, including Karnataka, for the declaration/upgradation of state roads to National Highways. These proposals are considered based on connectivity needs, inter-se priority, traffic levels, and synergy with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (NMP). Currently, there are 93 ongoing works on various National Highways in Karnataka, at different stages of implementation, reflecting the continuous nature of NH development and maintenance. The response was provided by the Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development and maintenance of the national highways network.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India, where the question was raised.
SHRI SUNIL BOSE: The Member of Parliament who raised the question regarding the upgradation of State Highways to National Highways in Karnataka.
Nitin Jairam Gadkari: The Minister of Road Transport and Highways who provided the answer to the question.
State Highways (SHs): Roads maintained by the state governments.
National Highways (NHs): Roads maintained by the central government of India.
Karnataka: A state in South India where the upgradation of State Highways to National Highways is being discussed.
Chamarajanagar district: A district in Karnataka specifically mentioned in the question regarding the upgradation of State Highways to National Highways.
PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (NMP): A national plan for coordinated infrastructure development.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2052
ANSWERED ON 31ST JULY, 2025
UPGRADATION OF SHS TO NHS IN KARNATAKA
2052. SHRI SUNIL BOSE:
Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
be pleased to state:
(a) the number of State Highways (SHs) upgraded to National
Highways (NHs) during the last five years in Karnataka especially in
Chamarajanagar district;
(b) the details of the proposal under consideration with the
Government in this regard; and
(c) the details of the physical and financial progress achieved
therein?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)
(a) A total of 8 State roads, covering a length of 836 km, have been
declared as National Highways (NHs) in the State of Karnataka
during the last five years. However, no State road in
Chamarajanagar district has been declared as NH during this period.
(b) Government receives proposals from various State
Governments/UTs from time to time including from the State of
Karnataka for declaration / up-gradation of State roads as National
Highways (NHs). Government considers declaration of some of theState roads as NHs based on the requirements of connectivity,
inter-se priority, traffic levels and synergy with PM Gati Shakti
National Master Plan (NMP).
(c) The development and maintenance of NHs is a continuous
process. At present, 93 works on various NHs in the State of
Karnataka are ongoing and are at various stages of implementation.
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