Minister Nitin Gadkari recently told Parliament that nearly 44% of NH projects across 32 states and Union Territories are facing delays since March 2024.
The number of accidents caused by stray cattle is on a rise in the country, prompting the Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh high courts to pull up authorities including NHAI
Lucknow divisional commissioner Roshan Jacob expressed concern about the quality of work and urged officials to ensure strict adherence to construction standards. She also mandated regular inspections of materials used in the project, said a press release from the Information department.