The Union Budget 2023 allocated ₹1,99,107.71 crore for the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, a 68% increase. ₹81,006 crore of the increased funds were earmarked for the National Highways Authority of India, representing a 133% rise. The government also plans to finalize expressway plans under the PM Gati Shakti program in 2022-2023. National highway networks will be expanded by 25,000 km with ₹20,000 crore in additional funds.