Asian Public Private Partnerships

Indian National Highway Development Program aims to enhance and expand India's road network for improved connectivity and economic growth through Public Private Partnerships.

Project Details

Stakeholders: Government of India, NHAI, MoRTH
Date: January 1998
Industry: Construction Road Highways
Project URL Text: india.gov.in

India's National Highway Development Program (NHDP) stands as a testament to the country's commitment to modernizing its infrastructure enabling connectivity and fostering economic growth. Spanning over two decades this ambitious initiative aimed to overhaul and expand the national highway network addressing the burning transportation needs of a rapidly developing nation.

NHDP was kicked off in 1998 and envisioned the creation of high-quality roadways to enhance connectivity between major cities, ports, industrial hubs and rural areas. The program was structured into phases where each phase focusing on different aspects of highway development such as widening existing highways, constructing new expressways and upgrading key corridors by enhancing the strengths of Public Private Partnerships.

One of the significant accomplishments of the NHDP was the introduction of world-class expressways like the Golden Quadrilateral and the North-South & East-West Corridors. These modern roadways not only reduced travel time but also bolstered trade, commerce and tourism by facilitating smoother movement of goods and people across the country.

Furthermore, the NHDP incorporated sustainable practices including the adoption of technology for efficient toll collection which has a emphasis on road safety measures and environmental considerations during construction and maintenance.

The program's impact has been profound revolutionizing India's transportation landscape. It has spurred economic development, attracted investments, created employment opportunities and improved the overall quality of life for millions by enabling faster-safer movement.

National Highway Development Program - India