Which one of the following programmes is associated with the development of road transport in India?

Correct option is C

The Golden Quadrilateral (GQ) is a major road development project in India aimed at improving road transport infrastructure. It connects four major metropolitan cities—Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata—forming a quadrilateral network of highways. The project was launched in 2001 under the National Highways Development Project (NHDP) and was spearheaded by Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

1. The Golden Quadrilateral covers 5,846 km of highways.
2. It has improved trade, transportation, and connectivity across India.
3. The project is managed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).