Gujarat’s Minister of State for Roads and Building, Jagdish Vishwakarma, said on Friday that key road projects in Botad district have been executed as per tender guidelines. Between April and October 2023, state authorities inspected 2,573 road projects across Gujarat. During these inspections, officials found serious lapses – including damaged road surfaces, inadequate thickness, and poor-quality materials. 50 road projects failed quality tests, prompting an inquiry against engineers and officials responsible. In total, 2,949 road projects were inspected in the financial year 2023-24 as part of the government’s quality enforcement drive. Since 2013, 472 new road projects have been approved, of which 363 have been completed. Four new bridges have been built in the region, significantly improving connectivity and ease of transportation for residents. The total road length in Gujarat stands at approximately 1,04,564 kilometers, covering national highways, state highways, and rural roads. The National Highways (NH) network in the state extends to about 6,851 kilometers, ensuring connectivity between major cities and neighboring states.
