India’s Road Network Now 2nd Longest In World,
Delhi: India’s road network has grown 59 per cent to become the second largest in the world as part of the development work carried out by the government in the last nine years.
India has nearly 64 lakh km of total road network, which is the second largest in the world. India’s National Highways network alone stood at 1,45,240 km today compared to 91,287 km in 2013-14, the Road, Transport and Highways Minister said.
The government has ambitious plans to further improve the road network, with a target of building 2 lakh kilometres (124,274 miles) of national highways by 2025.The government is using a variety of methods to fund the road construction program, including public-private partnerships, toll roads, and bonds. The government is also investing in new technologies to improve the efficiency and safety of the road network.
What are the advantages of enhancing India’s road infrastructure:
Increased economic growth will result from improved road infrastructure since it will encourage trade and commerce.
Improved road infrastructure would make it simpler for individuals to commute and travel, which will increase connection between various regions of the nation.
Reduced poverty: By facilitating better access to markets and employment opportunities, improved road infrastructure will contribute to a reduction in poverty.
Increased quality of life: By making it simpler for millions of Indians to commute, travel, and obtain essentials, improved road infrastructure will increase the quality of life for them.
India’s road infrastructure has a promising future. Given the ambitious ambitions the administration has to further upgrade the road
