In India, roads are classified into six categories based on their capacity and significance.
Golden Quadrilateral Super Highways:
- The Golden Quadrilateral Super Highways project, initiated by the government, focuses on building six-lane highways that link major cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Mumbai.
- Additionally, the project includes the North-South corridors from Srinagar to Kanniyakumari and the East-West Corridor from Silchar to Porbandar.
- These Super Highways aim to reduce travel time and distance between these mega cities, thus promoting better connectivity and efficient transportation.
- The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) oversees the implementation of these projects.
National Highways:
- National Highways serve as the primary road networks, connecting various extremities of the country.
- These highways play a vital role in ensuring efficient connectivity and transportation between different regions, fostering economic development and national integration.
State Highways:
- State Highways are roads that link a state's capital city with different district headquarters.
- They serve as crucial transportation arteries within the states, facilitating the movement of people and goods across various districts and regions.
District Roads:
- District Roads connect district headquarters with other key locations within the district.
- These roads play a significant role in enhancing intra-district connectivity and accessibility, supporting the socio-economic development of local communities.
Other Roads:
- Other Roads category encompasses rural roads that connect rural areas and villages with towns.
- The Pradhan Mantri Grameen Sadak Yojana has provided a significant boost to these roads, ensuring that every village in the country is connected to a major town by an all-season motorable road
Border Roads:
- The Border Roads Organisation, a government undertaking established in 1960, focuses on constructing and maintaining roads in the border areas of the country.
- These strategically important roads enhance accessibility in challenging terrains and contribute to the economic development of these regions, facilitating better connectivity and security in the bordering areas.
