Just 22-23 of the 73 "strategic" roads identified for construction almost two decades ago have been fully completed till now. "The non-completion/faulty specifications of works have a serious bearing on the operational capability of the armed forces in strategically sensitive areas," said the CAG. Already Rs 4,536 crore out of the Rs 4,644 crore approved for the 61 roads has been spent but only 22 roads, with a total length of 707-km, have been constructed till now.Moreover, there are "numerous instances of defective construction" of roads. "There are also faster clearances for land acquisition and environmental clearances now. Tunneling is also being considered for better road connectivity," said an official.

Source: Times of India March 10, 2017 16:07 UTC