Brain Booster for UPSC & State PCS Examination (Topic: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways)

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An apex organisation under the Central Government, is entrusted with the task of formulating and administering, in consultation with other Central Ministries/Departments, State Governments/UT Administrations, organisations and individuals, policies for Road Transport, National Highways and Transport Research.

To have a sustainable, efficient, safe and internationally comparable quality of road infrastructure in general and National Highways infrastructure in particular to achieve enhanced connectivity, quick mobility to a level which accelerate socio-economic development.

Development of National Highways (NHs) Network in the country into a road network of international standards for uninterrupted flow of traffic with enhanced safety features.
Enhanced connectivity for remote far flung and isolated areas, including North-East Region (NER), Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected areas including Tribal areas.
Evolving policies for efficient and safe transportation through the Road Network and facilitating their implementation.
Establish arrangements for review of Road Transport requirements keeping in view the long term perspective.
Evolve regulations for safer, fuel efficient and cleaner automobiles in alignment with international standards.
Improving road safety scenario in the country especially on National Highways.
Promoting IT for facilitating online services to the stakeholders
Strengthening public transport system.
Reducing carbon footprint of road transport.
Promote electric mobility through incentives and regulations.
Alternative mobility solutions for inaccessible areas.