Does India have the 2nd largest road network in the world?
Here are some truths…Pratap Padode, President, FIRST Construction Council unravels some disturbing facts…
Recently there was a lot of chest thumping around India having the second longest road network in the world. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari informed the Lok Sabha that India had the second largest road network in the world, with about 63.32 lakh km of roads as of March 2019. I dug further and found an update from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways that India has about 66.71 lakh km of road network, which is the second largest in the world. True. But the categories..
RAHSTA Expo 2024 launched
“The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has constructed 12,349 km of national highways in 2023-24 - the second highest achievement! In 2020-21 a record 13,327 kms were constructed, the highest so far. The experience of a well-constructed road is no accident but a badly constructed one can cause many,” said Pratap Padode, Founder, FIRST Construction Council (FCC), at the launch of a road show - 14th Roads and Highways Sustainable Technologies and Advancement [RAHSTA] Expo, which will be held from 9-10 October 2024 at Jio Convention Ce..
RAHSTA to showcase cutting-edge road construction tech, says NCC Director
Noida Authority's Road Repair Initiative
The Noida Authority has announced plans to undertake a comprehensive road repair and resurfacing initiative to address the deteriorating condition of roads in the city. This strategic move aims to improve the quality of transportation infrastructure and enhance the commuting experience for residents and commuters.
The road repair and resurfacing project will involve repairing potholes, patching damaged sections, and resurfacing roads to ensure smoother and safer travel for vehicles and pedestrians. The initiative comes in response to widespread concerns over the poor condition of roads,..
Shri Amarnath Shrine Track Widening Complete
The Director-General of the Border Roads Organisation (DG BRO) has announced the successful completion of widening work on the tracks leading to the Shri Amarnath Shrine. This development comes as a significant achievement in enhancing accessibility and safety for pilgrims visiting the revered shrine.
The widening work, undertaken by the Border Roads Organisation, aimed to improve the infrastructure along the tracks leading to the Shri Amarnath Shrine. The completion of this project signifies a major milestone in ensuring smoother and safer travel for devotees undertaking the pilgrimage..