The sixth edition of the National Highways Excellence Awards (NHEA 2023) was held on April 15, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, to recognize outstanding contributions in national highway development and maintenance.

Key Highlights

• The awards ceremony was attended by Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister of State Shri Ajay Tamta, Minister of State Shri Harsh Malhotra, and senior officials from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
• The NHEA 2023 aimed to honor excellence in highway infrastructure, focusing on innovation, quality, and sustainability in construction and maintenance.
• The event featured discussions on emerging technologies in highway construction, development in hilly terrains, and enhancing the global competitiveness of Indian construction companies.
• Instituted in 2018 by MoRTH, the awards encourage healthy competition and recognize key stakeholders in the national highway sector.