The disclosure, spanning 55 projects across 2,269 km with a capital cost of ₹1.19 trillion, comes in response to Union Minister Nitin Jairam Gadkari’s recent call for transparency and accountability in highway construction and maintenance.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the country’s highway development and implementation agency, has published a comprehensive list of projects currently under bidding.
Covering 55 projects across 2,269 km with a combined capital cost of ₹1.19 trillion, the disclosure comes just days after Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Jairam Gadkari urged greater transparency and accountability in highway construction and maintenance.
“By proactively disclosing this information on a public platform for bidders and other stakeholders, NHAI aims to promote transparency in its project award process, which will include public disclosure of approval and clearance-related details,” NHAI said in a statement on Monday.
“This initiative will ensure a level playing field for all bidders and will help to enhance public-private partnerships, more clarity in processes, as well as lesser disputes and litigation,” the statement added.
The published updates offer granular insights into key project metrics, including length, capital cost, and mode of implementation, namely build-operate-transfer (BOT), hybrid annuity model (HAM), and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC). They also detail approval status, land acquisition progress, and updates on environment, forest, and railway clearances.
The information will be refreshed every two weeks on the NHAI website, offering real-time visibility into project readiness and bid timelines. This is expected to support realistic bidding, timely awards, and broader participation from contractors and developers.
The move also enables data-driven monitoring, allowing industry stakeholders and investors to track project progress and assess opportunities. By demonstrating the scale and pace of national highway development, the initiative aims to strengthen oversight and investor confidence.
Regular updates will further reinforce public trust and serve as a tool to monitor project advancement, reflecting the Central Government’s commitment to open governance and efficient infrastructure delivery.