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Infrastructure is the backbone of any fast-growing economy. It provides an essential foundation that can support growth and achieve sustainable development. Road infrastructure, in particular, serves as an important means of communication that provides last mile connectivity. In the last three decades, the road network in India has developed at a rapid pace. Between 1991 and 2019, the total road length in the country has grown at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.64%. Because of this rapid pace, India now has the second longest road network in the world, after the USA. Apart from the length of the road network, a special emphasis was given on the quality of roads that can sustain the weather pattern in the country. Several quality control measures were taken to ensure all-weather roads are being constructed. To provide connectivity in rural areas, the government's Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna has proven to be a revolutionary move. Apart from this, initiatives such as Bharatmala Pariyojana are undertaken to enhance connectivity in the country.
Bharatmala Pariyojana
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
After independence the First Five Year Plan gave a four-fold classification of roads in the country:
Length of Road Network (2022-23) | |
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National Highways | 1,44,955 km |
State Highways | 1,67,079 km |
Other Roads | 60,19,757 km |
Total | 63,31,791 km |
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI):
Length of Road Network (2022-23) | |
---|---|
National Highways | 1,44,955 km |
State Highways | 1,67,079 km |
Other Roads | 60,19,757 km |
Total | 63,31,791 km |
Important Organisations for Road Development
Major Government Schemes For Road Development
Road infrastructure plays a significant role in the growth of any economy. Road development brings prosperity, generates employment, and helps sustain growth in the long term. However, the challenges in the sector need to be addressed with high priority. The progress made in this sector in the last three decades is an impressive feat. However, to achieve SDG 9, the pace of development in the sector needs to be sustained so that functioning and resilient infrastructure are made available to all.
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