Published: 11 September 2025Republic WorldEconomy
India Plans ₹11 Lakh Crore Investment for 17,000 km Expressway Network by 2033
The government announced a ₹11 lakh crore ($125 billion) plan to build 17,000 km of high-speed, access-controlled expressways by 2033, aiming to expand the existing network fivefold. About 40% of the planned expressways are already under construction, with most expected to be completed by 2030.
The expressways will support speeds up to 120 km/h and significantly reduce logistics costs. Delhi also received an ₹803 crore boost under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) for 140+ road and flyover upgrade projects. Rajasthan stands to benefit from the Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Jaipur expressway extensions.
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Q: Evaluate India's 11 lakh crore rupee expressway programme targeting 17,000 km by 2033 for logistics competitiveness.
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The government unveiled an 11-lakh-crore-rupee plan to build 17,000 kilometres of access-controlled expressways by 2033, expanding the network fivefold and enabling 120 kilometres per hour. About 40 percent is under construction with most completing by 2030. Delhi received 803 crore rupees under CRIF; Rajasthan gains from Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Jaipur extensions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is India's ₹11 lakh crore expressway network plan by 2033?
**Government announced ₹11 lakh crore ($125 billion) plan to build 17,000 km of high-speed, access-controlled expressways by 2033**. India plans to develop **17,000 km of expressways by 2033** with a total investment of **₹11 lakh crore**.
How many km of expressways does India plan to build by 2033?
**India plans 17,000 km of expressways by 2033**. **Aims to expand existing expressway network fivefold; about 40% already under construction, most expected completed by 20**.
What is the total investment for India's 17,000 km expressway network?
**India plans to invest ₹11 lakh crore** to develop 17,000 km of expressways by 2033. **Expressways will support speeds up to 120 km/h and significantly reduce logistics costs**.
How will India's expressway expansion benefit the economy and trade?
**Delhi received ₹803 crore under Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) for 140+ road and flyover upgrade projects**. Better road connectivity reduces logistics costs, accelerates industrial growth, and boosts inter-state trade.
Which ministry and framework oversees India's expressway development plan?
**Rajasthan stands to benefit from Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Jaipur expressway extensions**. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways leads expressway development under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.
