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Enhancing Mountainous Road Infrastructure in India: Key Guidelines Revealed

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The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), with technical assistance from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has developed five comprehensive guidelines aimed at improving road infrastructure in India's hilly regions. These guidelines, published by the Indian Road Congress (IRC), were released by Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari on July 7, 2023, during the 225th Mid Term Council Meeting in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The guidelines cover essential aspects of road construction in mountainous regions, including planning, slope protection, tunnel construction, and mountain bridge development.

Key Takeaways:

  • The five guidelines provide technical specifications and best practices for road construction in mountainous regions, recognizing the critical role of well-maintained roads in facilitating trade, connectivity, and social development.
  • The guidelines cover the following topics: 1. Planning of Hilly Roads, 2. Slope Protection and Embankment with Advanced Technology, 3. Tunnel on Arterial Roads in Hilly Area, 4. Mountain Bridge with Advance Technology, and 5. Operation and Maintenance of Mountainous Highways.
  • The guidelines were developed with the technical assistance of JICA, indicating a collaborative effort to enhance road infrastructure in India's mountainous regions.
  • The Indian Road Congress (IRC) published the guidelines, further emphasizing the importance of standardized road construction practices in hilly regions.
  • Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari released the guidelines during the 225th Mid Term Council Meeting in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, highlighting the government's commitment to improving road infrastructure.

Statistics:

  • The guidelines were released on July 7, 2023, during the 225th Mid Term Council Meeting in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
  • The project, "Capacity Development Project on Highways in Mountainous Regions," was implemented from 2016 to 2021, with technical assistance from JICA.
  • The guidelines aim to enhance road infrastructure in India's hilly regions, recognizing the critical role of well-maintained roads in facilitating trade, connectivity, and social development.

Sources:

  • [1] Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH)
  • [2] Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
  • [3] Indian Road Congress (IRC)
  • [4] Euclid Infotech Pvt. Ltd., distributed by Contify.com

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