Systemic substandard road construction, stemming from corruption and lax enforcement of Indian Roads Congress standards, causes premature failures within 2-3 years instead of the designed 15-20 year lifespan.

CURRENT STATE

This substandard construction leads to widespread premature road deterioration. Pothole-related fatalities surged over 53% from 1,555 in 2020 to 2,385 in 2024. Corruption and administrative failures plague national highway projects, despite increased funding.

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