With reference to the road investment plan discussed at the 85th Indian Road Congress, consider the following statements: 1. The proposed northern Regional Ring Road is 150 km long. 2. The total planned road investment is ₹25,000 crore. 3. The six-lane highway expansion is valued at ₹12,073 crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Hyderabad to host 85th Indian Road Congress with ₹25,000 crore road investment plan

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Animal husbandry, fisheries & allied· Prelims· 9 October 2026

Infrastructure and logistics: a GS3 case study on regional connectivity and capital expenditure.

Why in news

Hyderabad is set to host the 85th Indian Road Congress (IRC) to discuss a ₹25,000 crore road investment plan including a major Regional Ring Road.

Background

The 85th Indian Road Congress will be held at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad from November 19 to 22. The investment plan includes a ₹12,073 crore six-lane highway expansion and a 161.518-km northern Regional Ring Road.

Facts for Prelims

PlaceHITEX Exhibition Centre is located in Hyderabad
FactThe proposed northern Regional Ring Road is 161.518 km long
FactThe total planned road investment is ₹25,000 crore
FactThe six-lane highway expansion is valued at ₹12,073 crore

Prelims practice question

With reference to the road investment plan discussed at the 85th Indian Road Congress, consider the following statements:

The proposed northern Regional Ring Road is 150 km long.
The total planned road investment is ₹25,000 crore.
The six-lane highway expansion is valued at ₹12,073 crore.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)3 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The note states the northern Regional Ring Road is 161.518 km long.

For Mains

Q. Discuss how large-scale infrastructure investments like Regional Ring Roads can catalyze regional economic development and improve logistical efficiency in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Logistical efficiency: Reducing transit times and freight costs through high-capacity regional ring roads
Economic multiplier: Stimulating local industrial growth and job creation via ₹25,000 crore infrastructure spending

Keywords: Infrastructure development · Logistics efficiency · Regional connectivity · Capital expenditure

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