{"id":36295,"date":"2024-03-30T10:20:18","date_gmt":"2024-03-30T10:20:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=36295"},"modified":"2024-03-30T10:20:19","modified_gmt":"2024-03-30T10:20:19","slug":"bharatmala-pariyojana-upsc-economy-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bharatmala-pariyojana-upsc-economy-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"Bharatmala Pariyojana &#8211; UPSC Economy Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-economy?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Blog+Economy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/17.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/17.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/17-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/17-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Bharatmala Pariyojana<\/strong> is a road and highways project initiated by the Government of India.<\/li><li>The project aims to develop an extensive network of highways covering multiple states and regions across the country.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e353f975656\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e353f975656\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bharatmala-pariyojana-upsc-economy-notes\/#Geographical_Coverage\" title=\"Geographical Coverage:\">Geographical Coverage:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bharatmala-pariyojana-upsc-economy-notes\/#Key_Objectives\" title=\"Key Objectives:\">Key Objectives:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bharatmala-pariyojana-upsc-economy-notes\/#Integration_with_Other_Schemes\" title=\"Integration with Other Schemes:\">Integration with Other Schemes:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bharatmala-pariyojana-upsc-economy-notes\/#Incorporation_of_Existing_Projects\" title=\"Incorporation of Existing Projects:\">Incorporation of Existing Projects:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bharatmala-pariyojana-upsc-economy-notes\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion:\">Conclusion:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bharatmala-pariyojana-upsc-economy-notes\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bharatmala-pariyojana-upsc-economy-notes\/#1_What_is_Bharatmala_Pariyojana\" title=\"1. What is Bharatmala Pariyojana?\">1. What is Bharatmala Pariyojana?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bharatmala-pariyojana-upsc-economy-notes\/#2_What_are_the_key_objectives_of_Bharatmala_Pariyojana\" title=\"2. What are the key objectives of Bharatmala Pariyojana?\">2. What are the key objectives of Bharatmala Pariyojana?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bharatmala-pariyojana-upsc-economy-notes\/#3_How_is_Bharatmala_Pariyojana_different_from_earlier_road_projects\" title=\"3. How is Bharatmala Pariyojana different from earlier road projects?\">3. How is Bharatmala Pariyojana different from earlier road projects?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bharatmala-pariyojana-upsc-economy-notes\/#4_How_will_Bharatmala_Pariyojana_be_funded\" title=\"4. How will Bharatmala Pariyojana be funded?\">4. How will Bharatmala Pariyojana be funded?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bharatmala-pariyojana-upsc-economy-notes\/#5_What_is_the_current_status_of_Bharatmala_Pariyojana\" title=\"5. What is the current status of Bharatmala Pariyojana?\">5. What is the current status of Bharatmala Pariyojana?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bharatmala-pariyojana-upsc-economy-notes\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bharatmala-pariyojana-upsc-economy-notes\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geographical_Coverage\"><\/span><strong>Geographical Coverage:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The project will involve the construction of highways in a phased manner, starting from Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana, then extending to the Himalayan states\u2014Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand\u2014along with portions of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.<\/li><li>The project further spans West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and reaches up to the Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur and Mizoram.<\/li><li>Special emphasis is placed on providing connectivity to far-flung border and rural areas, including tribal and backward regions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Objectives\"><\/span><strong>Key Objectives:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. &nbsp; &nbsp; Interconnect 550 district headquarters, an increase from the current 300.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. &nbsp; &nbsp; Develop a minimum 4-lane highway to connect these district headquarters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. &nbsp; &nbsp; Increase the number of corridors to 50 (up from the current 6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. &nbsp; &nbsp; Shift 80% of freight traffic to National Highways (currently at 40%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. &nbsp; &nbsp; Establish 24 logistics parks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. &nbsp; &nbsp; Create 66 inter-corridors (IC) covering a total of 8,000 km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. &nbsp; &nbsp; Develop 116 feeder routes (FR) covering a total of 7,500 km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. &nbsp; &nbsp; Establish 7 multi-modal waterway ports in the North-East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Integration_with_Other_Schemes\"><\/span><strong>Integration with Other Schemes:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bharatmala Pariyojana is designed to integrate and complement other key government schemes, including Sagarmala, Dedicated Freight Corridors, Industrial Corridors, UDAN-RCS (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik &#8211; Regional Connectivity Scheme), BharatNet, Digital India, and Make in India.<\/li><li>The project acts as both an enabler and beneficiary of these schemes, fostering comprehensive and interconnected development.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorporation_of_Existing_Projects\"><\/span><strong>Incorporation of Existing Projects:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Bharatmala Project subsumes all existing highway projects, including the National Highways Development Project (NHDP) initiated in 1998.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bharatmala Pariyojana is a comprehensive and ambitious initiative aimed at enhancing connectivity, facilitating economic development, and ensuring efficient transportation of goods across various regions in India. Its integration with other government schemes reflects a holistic approach to infrastructure development and economic growth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_Bharatmala_Pariyojana\"><\/span><strong>1. What is Bharatmala Pariyojana?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bharatmala Pariyojana is a centrally-sponsored and funded ambitious road and highways project launched by the Government of India. It aims to develop and expand the country&#8217;s road infrastructure to enhance connectivity and facilitate economic growth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_are_the_key_objectives_of_Bharatmala_Pariyojana\"><\/span><strong>2. What are the key objectives of Bharatmala Pariyojana?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The primary objectives of Bharatmala Pariyojana include reducing travel time and logistics costs, improving the efficiency of freight movement, connecting remote areas, enhancing international trade corridors, and boosting economic development in regions with poor road connectivity.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_is_Bharatmala_Pariyojana_different_from_earlier_road_projects\"><\/span><strong>3. How is Bharatmala Pariyojana different from earlier road projects?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bharatmala Pariyojana is distinguished by its comprehensive approach, focusing not only on the construction of new highways but also on the development of economic corridors, border and coastal roads, expressways, and feeder routes. It prioritizes connectivity in economically backward regions and areas with strategic importance.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_will_Bharatmala_Pariyojana_be_funded\"><\/span><strong>4. How will Bharatmala Pariyojana be funded?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bharatmala Pariyojana is primarily funded through a mix of budgetary allocations, market borrowings, and monetization of existing infrastructure assets. The government also encourages private sector participation through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to leverage additional resources for project implementation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_is_the_current_status_of_Bharatmala_Pariyojana\"><\/span><strong>5. What is the current status of Bharatmala Pariyojana?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>As of [current date], Bharatmala Pariyojana is progressing steadily, with various phases and packages being implemented across the country. Several stretches of highways have been completed, while others are under construction or in the planning stage. 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