National Highways and the Viksit Bharat Vision: Ethical Statecraft and Infrastructure-Led Development under the Narendra Modi Government

Infrastructure-driven growth is a fundamental component of India’s long-term strategy, termed Viksit Bharat 2047. The expansion of National Highways is a significant institutional and spatial intervention. The construction of highways extends beyond mere economic and logistical responsibilities. It also illustrates profound convictions regarding the country’s responsibility in establishing the appropriate conditions for societal stability and advancement. This paper situates the ongoing construc