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Which of the following was the key feature of the Bharatmala Pariyojana launched in 2017 under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH)?

AFocus on the construction of Rural roads to connect remote villages with major highways

BDevelopment of a comprehensive 34,800 km network of economic corridors and multi modal logistics parks

CExpansion of port infrastructure and waterways for the transportation of goods

DInvestment in the development of Rural airstrips to promote regional connectivity

Answer:

B. Development of a comprehensive 34,800 km network of economic corridors and multi modal logistics parks

Read Explanation:

The Bharatmala Pariyojana, launched in 2017 under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH), is an umbrella program for the highways sector. Its key features revolve around a comprehensive approach to improve India's road infrastructure and logistics efficiency.

Some of the key features include:

  • Development of Economic Corridors: A major focus is on building and upgrading economic corridors to facilitate seamless movement of freight and boost economic activities.

  • Inter-corridor and Feeder Routes: This aims to ensure first and last-mile connectivity to economic corridors and other major roads.

  • National Corridor Efficiency Improvement: Enhancing the efficiency of existing national corridors, including the Golden Quadrilateral and North-South/East-West Corridors, by decongesting choke points through bypasses, ring roads, elevated corridors, and lane expansion.

  • Border and International Connectivity Roads: Developing strategic roads along international boundaries and improving connectivity with neighboring countries like Myanmar, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal to boost trade and security.

  • Coastal and Port Connectivity Roads: Improving road connectivity to coastal areas and major ports to promote port-led industrial development and trade.

  • Greenfield Expressways: Construction of new, high-speed expressways to reduce travel time and congestion.

  • Development of Multimodal Logistics Parks: Setting up logistics parks along national corridors to optimize freight movement and reduce logistics costs.

  • Technological Integration: Emphasis on using technology and scientific planning for project preparation, asset monitoring, and efficient project delivery.

  • Connecting District Headquarters: Aims to connect 550 districts through a minimum 4-lane highway (from the previous 300).


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