Government of India plans 2000km project to improve road network

The Government of India has announced that it plans to launch a new infrastructure project that would improve the country’s connectivity. The plan includes upgrading the existing road network as well as building new roads to connect hinterland India. Road secretary, Vijay Chibber said that the Government has already begun preparing detailed project reports.

As per the plan, the Government will create a vast network of high-quality highways that would help speed up goods transport as well as passenger vehicle movement. The project also aims to achieve other goals such as lowering of fuel consumption and reducing air pollution.

The Government has also identified 123 district headquarters that are not connected to the National Highway network. This will be addressed under the National Highway Development …