evidence: - Bharatmala Pariyojana is an umbrella programme launched under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. [...] - Economic Corridors and their Efficiency Improvement: Bharatmala focuses on enhanced effectiveness of already built infrastructure, multi-modal integration, bridging infrastructure gaps for seamless movement and integrating National and Economic Corridors. [...] - As of March 2024, Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-1 has successfully awarded contracts for the construction of 26,425 km of roads and completed 17,411 km, with a total expenditure of Rs 4.59 lakh crore.