Bids open for setting up stop-over facilities. The Government has approved a plan for constructing 1,000 kilometers of Expressways under NHDP Phase-VI and bids are being called for stop-over facilities along the highways.
Road improvement to link Gujarati villages. India has signed a loan agreement with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for financing of US$329 million for a mega project covering rural roads in Gujarat.
Japan-India meeting discuss industries for the region. India has identified Connectivity and Road Network Development, especially inter-State roads & major district roads for the Japan-India Cooperation Forum (JICF).