India has one of the largest road networks in the world, spanning over 5.5 million kilometers. The road sector is growing rapidly, with national highway construction hitting a record 26.93 km per day in FY18. Private sector participation is also growing, with 312 projects recommended for development through public-private partnerships as of September 2017. The government has undertaken several initiatives to boost road infrastructure such as the Special Accelerated Road Development Programme for the North East and the Left Wing Extremism Programme. Rising vehicle ownership and economic growth are driving demand in the sector.