**Summary: Review of National Highway Projects in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh**
On May 25, 2026, the Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, conducted comprehensive review meetings in New Delhi to assess the quality and maintenance of National Highway (NH) projects in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh. The reviews were prompted by feedback received via media and social media platforms.
**Project Scope and Metrics**
The review covered a total of 12,011 km of highway infrastructure:
* **Rajasthan:** Quality and maintenance status assessment of 10,064 km of National Highways.
* **Himachal Pradesh:** Quality and maintenance progress review of 1,947 km of National Highway projects.
**Key Strategic Directives**
Shri Gadkari emphasized the following priorities for infrastructure development:
* **Execution and Standards:** A mandate for the timely completion of projects and strict adherence to established quality standards.
* **Innovation:** The adoption of advanced technologies and modern construction practices to build sustainable, durable, and efficient infrastructure.
* **Economic Impact:** Recognition of robust highway networks as essential drivers for economic growth, seamless mobility, and enhanced commuter convenience.
**Monsoon Preparedness and Safety**
In anticipation of the monsoon season, the Minister directed officials to implement proactive safety and maintenance measures, including:
* Effective drainage management and slope protection works.
* Preventive maintenance and the establishment of swift response mechanisms to minimize travel disruptions.
* Long-term asset durability and enhanced road safety protocols.
**Meeting Participants**
The meetings were attended by:
* **Shri Nitin Gadkari:** Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways.
* **Shri Ajay Tamta and Shri Harsh Malhotra:** Union Ministers of State.
* **Senior Officials:** Representatives from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH).
* **Stakeholders:** Respective project contractors.
**Administrative Information**
* **Source:** PIB Delhi
* **Release ID:** 2264985
* **Visitor Counter:** 435
* **Reference Codes:** GDH/DS/HJ
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways: The primary central ministry responsible for overseeing the quality, maintenance, and infrastructure development of National Highways across India.
Shri Nitin Gadkari: Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways who led the comprehensive review of highway project execution, quality standards, and monsoon preparedness.
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI): The nodal agency responsible for the management and maintenance of the National Highway network, participating in the project status review.
Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh: The specific states where highway projects covering approximately 12,011 km were reviewed for quality, maintenance, and mobility efficiency.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari Reviews
National Highway Projects in Rajasthan and
Himachal Pradesh
Posted On: 25 MAY 2026 4:48PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari today conducted comprehensive
review meetings on the quality and maintenance status of National Highway projects in Rajasthan and
Himachal Pradesh, based on inputs received through media and social media platforms. The meetings
were held in New Delhi in the presence of Union Ministers of State Shri Ajay Tamta and Shri Harsh
Malhotra, senior officials from NHAI and MoRTH, and project contractors.
During the review, Shri Gadkari assessed the quality and maintenance status of National Highways
covering 10,064 km in Rajasthan and reviewed the quality and maintenance progress of National Highway
projects covering 1,947 km in Himachal Pradesh.
Shri Gadkari emphasised timely execution of projects, strict adherence to quality standards, and the
adoption of advanced technologies and modern construction practices to ensure the development of
sustainable, durable, and efficient highway infrastructure. He highlighted that robust highway networks
are vital for improving connectivity, accelerating economic growth, enhancing commuter convenience,
and ensuring seamless mobility across key corridors.
The Union Minister also directed officials to undertake comprehensive monsoon preparedness measures,
including effective drainage management, slope protection works, proactive preventive maintenance, and
swift response mechanisms to minimise disruptions, maintain road safety, and enhance long-term asset
durability.*****
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