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According to Union minister Nitin Gadkari ,the Road Transport and Highways Ministry he has sanctioned highway projects of about Rs 3,36,661 crore during the three years to 2020-21,

This he said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.He also mentioned, that time for the completion of a project is generally kept two-three years from the date of the award.

Replying to a separate question, Gadkari said some stretches or sections in about 100 National Highways are falling in or passing through forest areas declared as Wildlife Sanctuary/National Park or its Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ).

According to the minister, in order to minimize the impact of highway development on wildlife, the MoRTH has issued instructions to implementing agencies to make all efforts to avoid any road alignment through National Parks or Wildlife Sanctuaries, even if it requires taking a longer route/bypass.