India has the second largest road network in the world
All Roads other than National Highways fall under jurisdiction of States
| S.No | Type | Kilometers (As on Mar'19) | % Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Highways | 1,32,499 | 2% |
| 2 | State Highways | 1,79,535 | 3% |
| 3 | District Roads | 6,12,778 | 10% |
| 4 | Rural Roads | 45,22,228 | 71% |
| 5 | Urban Roads | 5,41,554 | 9% |
| 6 | Projects Roads | 3,43,163 | 5% |
| Total | 63,31,757 | 100% |
Source: Annual Report 2022-23 (Page No 136), Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
| Year | National Highways (Total Km) |
|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | 1,32,500 |
| 2020-2021 | 1,38,376 |
| 2021-2022 | 1,41,345 |
| 2022-2023 | 1,44,955 |
Source: Annual Report 2022-23 (Page No 24), Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
