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VOL. 5, ISSUE 1 (2023)
A review of government initiatives to upgrade and strengthen road transport and highways infrastructure for economic development in India
Authors
Dr. Jagbir
Abstract
This study aims to
provide an assessment of Road Transport infrastructure for the economic
development of a country. Road Transport has emerged as the dominant segment in
India’s transportation sector. Road is the dominant mode of transportation in
India, both in terms of share in goods and passenger traffic and in terms of
contribution to national economy. Proper developed transport road network not
only reduces the cost of transportation, both in terms of money and time, but
also helps in the integration of various regions within the country and better
motor transport connectivity. Continuous and ambitious policy interventions of
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has contributed towards development of
a comprehensive road transport network in the country. Sustained economic
growth, improved road infrastructure and increased disposable income of
households have led to the rising demand for road transport. The number of
registered vehicles has recorded annual growth at the rate of 9.9 percent
during the last ten years (2009-2019) with 296 million registered vehicles in
India as on 31st March, 2019. Personalised modes of transport (Cars
and two wheelers) constitute about 88 percent of total vehicular population.
Improving the road safety scenario in the country is one of the most important
and challenging activities of the Road Transport Wing.
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Pages:132-135
How to cite this article:
Dr. Jagbir "A review of government initiatives to upgrade and strengthen road transport and highways infrastructure for economic development in India". International Journal of Management and Commerce, Vol 5, Issue 1, 2023, Pages 132-135
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