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National Road Safety Council | Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India.
Which state has the best quality roads in India?
According to the data, Karnataka has the best roads in India with a total of 184,918.
What is the role of government in road safety?
Every country needs the required road safety policies to ensure safety on the road. And it is the responsibility of the government to enact laws, regulations and policies to prevent road accidents in the country. Enforcement of road policies, systems and structures to ensure road safety.
How are major road projects implemented in India?
Major projects are being implemented under the Bharatmala, a government initiative. Private builders and highway operators are also implementing major projects. The Indian road network is administered by various government authorities, given India’s federal form of government.
Who is in charge of the Indian road network?
Private builders and highway operators are also implementing major projects. The Indian road network is administered by various government authorities, given India’s federal form of government. The following table shows the total length of India’s road network by type of road and administering authority as of 31 March 2020.
What is the total number of roads in India?
Roads are an important mode of transport in India. India has a network of over 5,897,671 kilometres (3,664,643 mi) of roads as of 31 March 2017. This is the second-largest road network in the world, after the United States with 6,645,709 kilometres (4,129,452 mi).
What is the government doing to improve the quality of national highways?
The government also aims to construct 23 new national highways by 2025. The Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Mr. Nitin Gadkari, is targeting to construct 40 kms per day in FY22. In April 2021, the NHAI has decided to deploy Network Survey Vehicle (NSV) to enhance quality of the national highways.