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Lok Sabha
The length of National Highways has increased from 57,737 km in March 2001 to 65,569 km in March, 2004, due to declaration of National Highways in various States. The National Highways were declared due to increased traffic demand, providing access to hilly region, connection to the international border and places of tourist importance, providing shorter grid to National Highway network etc.
The total amount spent on development of National Highways in the country by the Government during the said period is about Rs.23,506 crore.
This information was given in the Lok Sabha today in a written reply by the Minister of state for Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, Shri K.H. Muniyappa.
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