Hyderabad, May 6 -- Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday said the central government is prioritising infrastructure development across the country, recognising it as a cornerstone of national progress.

Speaking at a meeting after laying the foundation stones for various national highway projects worth about Rs.3,900 crore in Komaram Bheem district of Telangana, Gadkari said infrastructure development is a hallmark feature of developed countries. "Agriculture, employment, transport, and infrastructure are the pillars of national progress," he said.

The Union minister said the central government was undertaking key infrastructure projects to enhance inter-state connectivity. This includes the construction...