The government has embarked on an ambitious project to build 25 greenfield expressways, stretching across 10,000 kilometers nationwide, at an estimated cost of Rs 6 lakh crore, according to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.

During the PHDCCI's 120th Annual Session, Gadkari highlighted that 75-80% of the Zojila Tunnel, crucial for connecting Ladakh region to the rest of the country all year round, is complete. He mentioned that monetization of road projects could yield Rs 15 lakh crore for the highway ministry. These infrastructure developments have already led to a reduction in logistics costs from 16% to 10%, with hopes to bring it down further to 9% by December.

Addressing India's automobile sector, Gadkari expressed a goal to make it the largest globally within five years, noting its curr

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