New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- National highway projects awarded in India increased by 62.9 per cent year-on-year to 2,236.3 kilometres during April-September of the current financial year, indicating a stronger pipeline of road construction projects, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Friday.

The rise in project awards indicates a stronger pipeline of highway construction work, which could support infrastructure development and create opportunities for construction companies in the coming months.

Highlighting the increase, the ministry said in its quarterly infrastructure performance update, "Road Transport and Highways sector recorded 2,236.3 km of National Highway projects awarded ...