India has an extensive road network spanning approximately 3.3 million km, making it the second-largest in the world after the USA. The network plays a crucial role in transportation, trade, and economic growth across the country.
Total Length: ~3,300,000 km.
Global Rank: Second-largest road network after the United States.
National Highways (NHs) – Managed by NHAI (National Highways Authority of India).
State Highways (SHs) – Maintained by respective state governments.
District Roads & Rural Roads – Connect smaller towns and villages.
Expressways – High-speed, access-controlled roads like the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.
Economic Growth & Trade:
Over 60% of freight and 85% of passenger traffic rely on roads.
Crucial for agriculture, manufacturing, and e-commerce.
Development:
India is investing in smart highways, expressways, and tunnel projects.
Notable highways: Golden Quadrilateral (5,846 km), Bharatmala Project.
Rural & Urban Connectivity:
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) focuses on rural road development.
Metro cities have seen expansion of flyovers and ring roads for better traffic management.
