Delhi’s Chief Minister writes to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari requesting that Mandi Road be granted National Highway status, according to reports. The proposal is aimed at improving connectivity within the Delhi-NCR region and upgrading the status of the road through central recognition. The correspondence is presented as part of efforts to enhance transport links between Delhi and surrounding areas by bringing the Mandi Road under the national highway framework. The outlets do not provide additional details such as the specific stretch of Mandi Road covered by the request, any timeline for evaluation, or expected changes in funding and maintenance responsibilities. The request is framed around the potential for better road infrastructure and smoother inter-regional travel, with the matter placed before the Ministry responsible for highways. No source includes confirmation of acceptance by the central government, and both reports focus on the act of writing and the purpose of seeking the highway status.