Focus on National Highway tolls: Unveiling trends and policies

India's 1.4 million km road network, with National Highways (NHs) comprising 2% but handling 40% of traffic, underscores their significance in connectivity and commerce. Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models and toll systems, managed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), have driven rapid infrastructure growth, with NH projects covering 43,856 km under development at Rs. 9,60,103 crores. However, issues like toll irregularities, high costs, and socioeconomic burdens persist. Data highlights disparities in investment and toll revenue, with states like Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh achieving efficiency. Policy reforms emphasize technology, transparency, and equitable tolling to ensure sustainable infrastructure development.

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