Connectivity between different regions is one of the most vital steps to a progressive community. The construction of strong and durable road, air, water and railway connections can not only significantly boost the economy of an area but also uplift the community by generating income opportunities. Arunachal Pradesh, being the largest territory in the North-Eastern regions of India, has the potential to carry big industries as well as produce and maintain high-quality demands.
Since 2014, the Government of India and the State Government are actively working and shifting focus towards the betterment of citizens living in remote and border areas away from the main town.
Both the central and state government strives to focus on developing Arunachal by building infrastructure and connectivity as the head starts for the overall nation's advancement. Recently, on 3rd January 2023, the Defence Minister of India, Shri Rajnath Singh, inaugurated 28 developmental projects, including - the Siyom Bridge, and the Moody bridge among the other projects in Arunachal Pradesh. These projects along with the upcoming Sela Tunnel will drastically reduce the time and distance travelled between the two regions, otherwise taking long hours of travel to reach; making the commute easier and more convenient for the travellers.
Not only will the duration and distance be reduced, but it will also open new and reachable tourist routes which will then generate income opportunities in the tourism sector. Initiatives focusing on infrastructure development have always been effective for a progressive community and with changing times, it won't be long before we will be able to easily reach the border areas of the state.
Calling out everyone to share your feedback and thoughts on giving focus to road connectivity in the remote areas of Arunachal Pradesh.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 3 months ago
What is road connectivity?
Connectivity refers to directness of travel between destinations. A well-connected network has many short links, numerous intersections, and minimal dead-ends providing continuous, direct routes to destinations.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 3 months ago
How do better roads help rural farmers?
Ensures diversification of agricultural activities: Rural road network can also favour growth of cash crops and commercialization of agricultural activities. By this, it means that rural people can employ latest methods of farming and increase their production for selling them in the market.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 3 months ago
What are types of road maintenance in state?
Road maintenance works are classified into three types: namely, routine, periodic and emergency. Routine maintenance is based on routine daily inspection of the condition of pavement, cut and fill slopes, drainage, bridges and other structures and facilities to monitor any defects and damage.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 3 months ago
Why are roads important in rural areas?
Improved rural road infrastructure enables connectivity and safe mobility. It also affects access to health, education and economic opportunities. Almost a billion people globally have limited access to road infrastructure.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 3 months ago
What is good road network in State?
In any economy, a good road network is seen as one of the basic and critical factors that shape the face of development, as it provides access to employment, market, health and education services, which are otherwise vital to any development agenda.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 3 months ago
Why is road connectivity important for a place?
Roads make a crucial contribution to economic development and growth and bring important social benefits. They are of vital importance in order to make a nation grow and develop. In addition, providing access to employment, social, health and education services makes a road network crucial in fighting against poverty.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 3 months ago
How can we improve our street connectivity?
By constructing new roads and paths connecting destinations through established policies, programs and statutes:-
1.Complete Streets Policy.
2.Mapping connections.
3.Local street connectivity policies.
4.Revisions to development codes or statutes.
5.Connectivity measurement tools for plan evaluation.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 3 months ago
Why do we need to improve roads?
Beyond increasing commercial traffic and improving service delivery in the area, well-maintained roadways are the best way to improve the road safety of your community. Poor road maintenance puts lives at risk and threatens local residents' safety.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 3 months ago
Why is road improvement important?
Poor conditions make roads difficult to navigate for drivers, leading to increased vehicle operating costs including constant repairs and greater fuel use and deterring drivers from frequenting these ill-maintained roadways.
BrahmDevYadav 2 years 3 months ago
How can we improve our road infrastructures?
However, we have identified five best practices that should inform every state of the country's improvement journey.
1.Maintain rigorous, fact-based and transparent project selection.
2.Streamline delivery.
3.Make the most of existing infrastructure.
4.Ensure effective sector governance.
5.Enhance funding and finance frameworks.