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Nitin Gadkari pledges ₹2 lakh crore of new roads in Uttar Pradesh, warns contractors
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 10:31 AM
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced a ₹2 lakh crore road development plan for Uttar Pradesh and warned contractors of strict action for substandard work.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that the central government will allocate ₹2 lakh crore for new road construction in Uttar Pradesh, aiming to boost connectivity and economic growth.
The projects will be undertaken under the National Highways Authority of India with a strong emphasis on quality standards. Gadkari warned that contractors delivering substandard work will face strict penalties and possible blacklisting.
The funding is part of the government's broader infrastructure push and is expected to generate employment and improve logistics across the state. Specific routes and timelines were not disclosed during the press briefing.
The statement was made at a press conference attended by senior officials.
The projects will be undertaken under the National Highways Authority of India with a strong emphasis on quality standards. Gadkari warned that contractors delivering substandard work will face strict penalties and possible blacklisting.
The funding is part of the government's broader infrastructure push and is expected to generate employment and improve logistics across the state. Specific routes and timelines were not disclosed during the press briefing.
The statement was made at a press conference attended by senior officials.