The Government has awarded 15,000 km of highway projects during FY2017-18 involving more than Rs 1.5 lakh crore. Around two-third of the works have been awarded under engineering procurement and construction mode (EPC). NHAI has awarded a large chunk of 3,400 km on Hybrid Annuity mode at Rs 76,500 crore. Under this model, the government collects the toll, pays the construction cost to the highway builders. The private builder maintains the road for the contract period