India Accelerates $100B Infrastructure Push with New Highway Project

India launched a massive highway expansion project today, aiming to boost connectivity across northern states. The government announced a $15 billion investment to build 3,500 kilometers of new expressways by 2030, part of a broader $100 billion infrastructure plan. This initiative targets reducing travel time and enhancing trade routes, according to The Hindu. The project will create thousands of jobs and improve logistics efficiency, supporting India’s ambition to become a $5 trillion economy. Officials highlighted the use of green technologies to minimize environmental impact. This highway expansion is among several infrastructure upgrades underway nationwide, including rail and urban transit developments reported by Reuters.