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Bharatmala Pariyojana : Transforming India’s Road Infrastructure

              Bharatmala  Pariyojana  is  an  ambitious  initiative  launched  by  the  Government  of  India  in
              2017, aimed at enhancing road connectivity across the country. With a focus on optimizing
              the efficiency of freight and passenger movement, the project seeks to address critical gaps in
              the  road infrastructure  and  promote  economic  growth.  Bharatmala  Pariyojana envisages the
              development of about 26,000 km length of economic corridors, which -- along with the Golden
              Quadrilateral (GQ) and North-South and East-West (NS-EW) Corridors -- are expected to carry
              the majority of the freight traffic on roads. Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-1 entails a total length
              of 34,800 km in 31 states and UTs and more than 550 districts.
              Key Components of the Project

              The Bharatmala Project is structured around several key components:

              ¾    Economic Corridors: The project includes the development of about 35,000 kilometers of
                   economic corridors designed to enhance trade and commerce to connect major manufacturing
                   hubs with consumption centers.
              ¾    Border  and  International Connectivity:  Approximately 4,000 kilometers of roads are
                   planned to be developed to improve connectivity in border areas and enhance trade with
                   neighboring countries.
              ¾    Coastal and Port Connectivity:  The  project  aims  to  develop  about  7,500  kilometers  of
                   coastal roads and improve access to ports, facilitating smoother logistics and transportation.
              ¾    Expressways  and  Greenfield  Projects: Bharatmala  also  includes  the  construction  of
                   expressways and greenfield projects, which are new highways built on undeveloped land,
                   aimed at reducing travel time and congestion.

              Financial Framework
              Initially estimated for Rs 6.92 crore, the Bharatmala project is funded through various sources,
              including the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund cess, remittances, budgetary support,
              highway monetisation, internal and extra-budgetary resources, and private sector investments.


























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