National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) — Golden Quadrilateral Launch
Government scheme — a structured programme with defined beneficiaries, budget allocation, and delivery mechanisms. The primary instrument for delivering welfare and development outcomes.
Summary
NHAI's flagship project connecting Delhi-Mumbai-Chennai-Kolkata with 5,846 km of 4/6 lane highways. The largest highway project in India's history at the time, transforming intercity connectivity and logistics.