India Focuses on Improving Road Quality and Safety Amid Infrastructure Expansion

India's road infrastructure faces critical challenges with significant portions of rural and urban roads needing urgent repair and high accident rates, including recent bridge collapses linked to poor project planning and cost-cutting. The government is shifting focus from expanding highway length to improving quality through reforms like eliminating financial bids for consultants and emphasizing skilled labor, mechanization, and maintenance. Budget 2026 is expected to support these efforts with training programs, fiscal incentives, and stricter quality standards to enhance road safety and asset longevity.