2019 – Posted in: Press Information Bureau

Bharatmala Pariyojana

(Ministry of Road Transport & Highways)

WHAT

Bharatmala Pariyojana is an umbrella program for the highways sector that focuses on optimizing efficiency of freight and passenger movement across the country by bridging critical infrastructure gaps through effective interventions like development of Economic Corridors, Inter Corridors and Feeder Routes, National Corridor Efficiency Improvement, Border and International connectivity roads, Coastal and Port connectivity roads and Green-field expressways.

HIGHLIGHTS

Improvement in the efficiency of existing corridors through the development of Multimodal Logistics Parks and elimination of choke point.
Enhance focus on improving connectivity in North East and leveraging synergies with Inland Waterways
Emphasis on the use of technology & scientific planning for Project Preparation and Asset Monitoring
Delegation of powers to expedite project delivery – Phase I to complete by 2022
Improving connectivity in the North East

FEATURES

Improving the quality of roads
Total road construction
Integrated scheme
Construction on a daily basis
Different categories of road construction

BHARATMALA PROJECT CATEGORY

Economic Corridor – As per the guidelines of the road construction project, the construction of 9000kms of Economic Corridors will be undertaken by the central government.

Feeder Route or Inter Corridor – The total length of the roads, which fall under the Feeder Route or Inter Corridor category, is a whopping 6000kms.

National Corridor Efficiency Improvement – 5000kms of roads, constructed under the scheme will fall in the category of National Corridor for the better connection between roads.

Border Road and International Connectivity – Connecting the cities and remote areas, which are situated in the border regions, the project has kept provision for constructing 2000kms roads that fall in the Border Road or International Connectivity category.

Port Connectivity and Coastal Road – To connect the areas that are dotted along the shorelines and important ports, the central government has ordered the construction of 2000km of roads.

Green Field Expressway – The main stress will be given on the construction and development of Green Field Expressway for better management of traffic and freight.

Balance NHDP Works – Under the last segment, the project will see a construction and maintenance of about 10,000kms of new roads.

Source: PIB

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