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Abhijeet S
Indian Railways: The most important form of transport system in India is the
Indian railways, which is also the country’s largest single undertaking with a capital investment of around Rs. 15,000 crores. In 1950-51, railway route length was 53,600 kms but by 1990-91 it had increased to nearly 62,400 kms-an increase at the rate of 0.4 percent per annum.
Roads & Road Transport: Road transport plays an important role in rural economy of country, since it is most suitable for short distances. It has also the advantage of door-to-door service, flexibility, speed and reliability. The utility of other modes of transport such as railways, internal waterways, ports, etc. increase when linked to the road transport system. Road construction and maintenance generate sizeable employment opportunities—factor of great importance in the context of growing population and growing unemployment in the country. The rural road network now connects about 70 percent of our villages.
Inland water transport: Inland water transport is the cheapest mode of transport, for both long and short distances, so far as the points of origin and destination of traffic are concerned. It is cheap as energy consumption is low. India has over 14,500 kms. Of navigable inland waterways comprising a variety of river systems, canals, backwaters, creeks, etc.
Communications: The communication system comprises posts and telegraphs, telecommunication system, broad casting, television and information services. By providing necessary information about the markets and also supplying necessary motivation, the communication system helps to bring buyers and sellers together effectively and helps to accelerate the growth of the economy.
Indian railways, which is also the country’s largest single undertaking with a capital investment of around Rs. 15,000 crores. In 1950-51, railway route length was 53,600 kms but by 1990-91 it had increased to nearly 62,400 kms-an increase at the rate of 0.4 percent per annum.
Roads & Road Transport: Road transport plays an important role in rural economy of country, since it is most suitable for short distances. It has also the advantage of door-to-door service, flexibility, speed and reliability. The utility of other modes of transport such as railways, internal waterways, ports, etc. increase when linked to the road transport system. Road construction and maintenance generate sizeable employment opportunities—factor of great importance in the context of growing population and growing unemployment in the country. The rural road network now connects about 70 percent of our villages.
Inland water transport: Inland water transport is the cheapest mode of transport, for both long and short distances, so far as the points of origin and destination of traffic are concerned. It is cheap as energy consumption is low. India has over 14,500 kms. Of navigable inland waterways comprising a variety of river systems, canals, backwaters, creeks, etc.
Communications: The communication system comprises posts and telegraphs, telecommunication system, broad casting, television and information services. By providing necessary information about the markets and also supplying necessary motivation, the communication system helps to bring buyers and sellers together effectively and helps to accelerate the growth of the economy.