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Meri saheli magazine
Meri saheli magazine published this article page no 36 it is an autonomous body under the ministry of surface transport. it is entrusted with the responsibility of development maintenance and operation of national highways. this is also the apex body to improve the quality of the roads designated as national highways meri saheli magazine monthly su...
Meri saheli magazine
Meri saheli magazine published this article page no 37 these are constructed and maintained by state governments. they join the state capitals with district headquarters and other important towns. these roads are connected to the national highways. these constitute 4 per cent of total road length in the country. district roads these roads are the connecting link between district headquarters and the other important nodes in the district. they account for 14 per cent of the total road length of the ...
Meri saheli magazine
Meri saheli magazine published this article page no 38 other roads include border roads and international highways. the border road organisation bro was established in may 1960 for accelerating economic development and strengthening defence preparedness through rapid and coordinated improvement of strategically important roads along the northern and north-eastern boundary of the country. it is a premier multifaceted construction agency. it has constructed roads in high altitude mountainous terrain ...
Meri saheli magazine
Meri saheli magazine published this article page no 39 apart from the construction and maintenance of roads in strategically sensitive areas the bro also undertakes snow clearance in high altitude areas. the international highways are meant to promote the harmonious relationship with the neighbouring countries by providing effective links with india. fig. 10.5 and 10.6 the distribution of roads is not uniform in the country. density of roads length of roads per 100 square km of area varies from onl...
Meri saheli magazine
Meri saheli magazine published this article page no 40 indian railways network is one of the longest in the world. it facilitates the movement of both freight and passengers and contributes to the growth of economy. mahatma gandhi said the indian railways brought people of diverse cultures together to contribute to indias freedom struggle. indian railway was introduced in 1853 when a line was constructed from bombay to thane covering a distance of 34 km. indian railways is the largest government un...