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2017-07-26 Miscellaneous

5355.

What is the central government's budget for developing the national highways?

8 crore

7.5 crore

6.92 lakh crore

8 lakh crore

Answer: Option

Explanation:

India is set to face a massive infrastructure push as the Ministry of Road Tansport and Highways has estimated a fund requirement of about Rs 6.92 lakh to build highways over the next five years. It has set a target to increase the length of the network of highways to 2 lakh km, up from current 1.15 lakh km.