Gadkari: No Fund Shortage; Rs 7 Lakh Cr in Road Projects This Year, Rs 10 Lakh Cr Annually by FY27 Breakthrough

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced plans to award ₹7 lakh crore worth of road projects in 2025-26 and raise the target to ₹10 lakh crore per year starting next fiscal year. The process is transparent, time-bound, and corruption-free, with no shortage of funds. Gadkari emphasized the need for technological advancement and sustainability in construction equipment, citing the benefits of green fuel, electric, and hydrogen-based vehicles. He urged the industry to invest in high-capacity machinery for tunneling and pre-cast construction, stating that machinery availability remains a bottleneck. The construction equipment industry is expected to face challenges in competing with global players, and the ICEMA Annual Session 2025 reinforced its vital role in India’s infrastructure development.

The sector is poised to drive progress towards Viksit Bharat 2047 through cutting-edge technology, sustainable practices, and enhanced global competitiveness. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has reaffirmed that there will be no shortage of funds for India’s ambitious road development plans. Addressing a recent infrastructure summit, Gadkari revealed that the government will invest ₹7 lakh crore in road projects during the current fiscal year, with an annual target of ₹10 lakh crore by FY27. This bold roadmap aligns with India’s vision of building a world-class transport network to support economic growth, trade, and tourism. This investment surge will not only boost highway density but also enhance last-mile connectivity for trade, tourism, and agriculture. (Highways)

Record Investment in Road Sector for FY25

The investment push aims to accelerate the construction of expressways, national highways, and rural connectivity projects. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is set to execute a pipeline of mega-projects under the Bharatmala Pariyojana. This includes priority corridors, logistics parks, and highway widening works Gadkari emphasized a multi-pronged funding strategy, combining budgetary allocation, market borrowings, toll revenue monetization, and Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). The government’s plan also involves asset monetization through the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP), which has already attracted significant investor interest. By 2026–27, the road ministry intends to scale annual investments to ₹10 lakh crore, aiming for a seamless transport network across the country.

Job Creation and Regional Development

Apart from improving connectivity, these projects are expected to create millions of jobs in construction, engineering, and logistics. Gadkari reiterated that infrastructure is the backbone of economic growth, and a strong road network will reduce travel time, logistics costs, and fuel consumption aligning with India’s net-zero emissions goals. (Green Highways). Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has made it clear that India’s road infrastructure expansion will face no financial constraints. Speaking at an industry forum, he announced that ₹7 lakh crore will be invested in road projects during the current fiscal year, with a target to raise annual investments to ₹10 lakh crore by FY27.

• ₹7 lakh crore investment in FY25.
• Target to reach ₹10 lakh crore annually by FY27.
• Focus on expressways, national highways, and rural connectivity.
• Use of PPP model and asset monetization for funding.
• Strong emphasis on job creation and sustainability.
• Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced that India will invest ₹7 lakh crore in road projects in FY25, scaling up to ₹10 lakh crore annually by FY27, ensuring no shortage of funds for infrastructure expansion. The ministry aims to strengthen national connectivity, boost economic growth, and enhance logistics efficiency through ambitious highway development programs. These projects include expressways, greenfield corridors, and strategic road upgrades.