​The Bharatmala Pariyojana scheme of Government of India envisages development of about ______________ km length of Economic Corridors.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) 26,000

Explanation:

• The Bharatmala Pariyojana scheme, launched by the Government of India, in the year 2017, aims at improving road infrastructure in the country.
• Under this scheme, one of the primary objectives is the development of Economic Corridors to improve trade and reduce logistics costs.
• The Government has envisaged the development of approximately 26,000 km of Economic Corridors to enhance connectivity and efficiency in the transportation sector.

Information Booster:

Bharatmala Pariyojana is a road development initiative that focuses on enhancing the national highway network, with a focus on areas like:

• Economic Corridors: To connect major industrial hubs with ports and borders.
• Border Roads: Ensuring connectivity in border areas.
• Port Connectivity: Improving access to ports and reducing transportation time.
• International Connectivity: Roads linking India to neighboring countries for smoother trade.

The aim is to promote faster, more efficient road transportation, which will help in reducing transportation costs, improving logistics, and contributing to economic growth.

Recent Development:

• A total of 18,926 km of roads have been completed under a project by November 2024.
• Further network of 35 Multimodal Logistics Parks is planned to be developed as part of Bharatmala Pariyojana, with a total investment of about Rs. 46,000 crore, which, once operational, shall be able to handle around 700 million metric tonnes of cargo.