Lok Sabha Question No. 1418 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-13
Subject: Impact of Bharatmala Pariyojana
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Dr. Shrikant Eknath Shinde, Smt. Shambhavi, Shri Ravindra Dattaram Waikar, Shri Rajesh Verma, Shri Naresh Ganpat Mhaske

## be pleased to state:

- (a) the total length in kilometres completed and awarded under Bharatmala Pariyojana as of December 2024, along with the project cost;
- (b) the  specific  components  of  Bharatmala  Pariyojana, such  as  Economic Corridor,  Border  &  International  Connectivity,  and  Coastal  &  Port Connectivity Roads, that have been prioritized, State-wise;
- (c) the  expected  socio-economic  impact  of  Bharatmala  Pariyojana,  as assessed in the IIM, Bangalore study and the details of any preliminary findings thereon;
- (d) the manner in which this project contributes to reducing logistics costs and improving national connectivity; and
- (e) the  details  of  the  expected  timelines  for  completion  of  the  remaining sections under this initiative?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1418 ANSWERED ON 13 TH  FEBRUARY, 2025

## IMPACT OF BHARATMALA PARIYOJANA

## 1418. SHRI RAJESH VERMA:

SHRI RAVINDRA DATTARAM WAIKAR:

SHRI NARESH GANPAT MHASKE:

SMT. SHAMBHAVI:

DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

- (a)     Bharatmala Pariyojana was approved by Government in 2017 covering a length  of  34,800  km  across  the  country.  As  on  31.12.2024,  projects  with  a capital cost of Rs.8.54 lakh crore covering a total length of 26,425 km have been awarded and out of this, 19,201 km has already been constructed under Bharatmala Pariyojana.
- (b) The  various components  of  awarded  projects  under  Bharatmala Pariyojana are as below:
- (c)     The  preliminary  findings  of  study  conducted  by  IIM,  Bangalore  to evaluate  the  impact  of  Bharatmala  Pariyojana  indicates  positive  effects across  multiple  sectors.  Economically,  household  income  and  expenditure have  increased,  along  with  a  rise  in  car  sales.  Logistics  efficiency  has improved with reduced costs. Businesses have benefited from better access to  markets  and  factories.  Socially,  travel  time  to  schools  and  healthcare facilities has decreased, enhancing accessibility. Overall, the study suggests that  Bharatmala  Pariyojana  has  significantly  contributed  to  socio-economic growth.
- (d) Bharatmala Pariyojana envisaged improvement in the logistics efficiency  and  connectivity  in  the  country  including  connectivity  to  tribal, aspirational  and  LWE  affected  districts.   Further,  development  of  corridors will reduce the travel time substantially between key economic centers.
- (e) The projects under implementation are targeted for completion by financial year 2027-28.

| Corridor Type                                                     | Awarded Projects   | Length (km)   |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|---------------|
| Economic Corridors                                                | 273                | 8,737         |
| Inter Corridor Routes                                             | 76                 | 2,889         |
| Feeder Routes                                                     | 28                 | 973           |
| National Corridors                                                |                    |               |
| National Corridor Efficiency Improvement                          | 63                 | 1,777         |
| Expressways                                                       | 31                 | 824           |
|                                                                   | 84                 | 2,422         |
| Border Roads and international connectivity roads27 Coastal Roads | 2                  | 1,619 77      |
| Port Connectivity Roads                                           | 16                 | 348           |
| Bharatmala Total                                                  | 600                | 19,667        |
| Residual NHDP                                                     | 196                | 6,758         |
| Total                                                             | 796                | 26,425        |

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