3.2.1. NHDP

NHDP is being implemented under following 7 phases:

♤ 4-laning of Golden Quadrilateral and North-South and East-West Corridors (NHDP I & II)

♤ Upgradation of 12,109 km (NHDP-III)

♤ 2-laning of 20,000 km with paved shoulders (NHDP-IV)

♤ 6-laning of 6,500 km (NHDP V)

♤ Development of 1000 km of expressways (NHDP-VI)

♤ Other Highway projects of 700 km (NHDP-VII), includes ring roads, service roads etc.

The progress under NHDP has been somewhat slower than anticipated. Some of the major hurdles in its implementation are:

♤ Timeliness in awarding contracts

♤ Difficulties in acquiring land

♤ Securing environmental clearances

♤ Shortages in construction capacity

♤ In a 2012 Report, the World Bank alleged the presence of fraudulent and corrupt practices by Indian contractors.