Bharat Mala Pariyojana: A mere extension for improved connectivity

This extension would come out among the existing Bharat Mala Pariyojana infrastructure projects and therefore would again be such a massive project for improving the Indian road network that would cross all sorts of challenges which infrastructure development at such scales poses.

Important Corridors Covered Under Bharat Mala Pariyojana:

The main corridors which form this project are as follows:

Economic Corridors: These link big economic cities and industrial centers over the nation to trade and commerce.
Inter-Corridor and Feeder Routes: These link economic corridors to small towns and villages enhancing regional transport networks.
– National Corridor Efficiency Improvement: Expansion of National Highways involved enhances the efficiency of highways as well as the carrying capacity.
BI & IC Roads is network of roads that connect India with neighbouring countries and is hoped will encourage trade between the two countries and foster regional integration.
-Coastal and Port Connectivity Roads: These relate coast and port hinterlands thus facilitating flow and improving coastal accessibility.
-Expressways: To be precise, they are to serve as high-speed corridors which would significantly decrease the time needed for a journey and enhance transport productivity.

The government further says that the project if implemented will go along way to boost the economy of India and as such extends the project deadline.