Budget 2015 India: For the roads sector, Jaitley announced connecting each

For the roads sector, Jaitley announced connecting each of the 1,78,000 unconnected habitations by all weather roads.

"This will require completing 1,00,000 km of roads currently under construction plus sanctioning and building another 1,00,000 km of road," he said.

Jaitley also said that there is a proposal for conversion of existing excise duty on petrol and diesel to the extent of Rs 4 per litre into Road Cess to fund investment in roads and other infrastructure.

Besides, an additional Rs 40,000 crore will be made available through this measure for these sectors, he said.

He said the North-East region has been accorded priority in the development process by two visits of Prime Minister and launch of important infrastructure projects.