In a bold yet controversial move, the government aims to overhaul the nation’s highways, emphasizing technology and innovation at the potential cost of environmental sustainability and social welfare. Critics argue this highway-centric vision for 2047 diverts precious resources from vital public services and calls for an urgent reassessment of priorities towards a more inclusive and eco-friendly development model.
Government Prioritizes Highways Over Public Welfare: Questions Surround Equity and Environmental Impact
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Jan-19
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Technology, innovation and resource mobilisation will be the focus of the government as it plans high-speed corridors and access-controlled expressways across the length and breadth of the country to strengthen India’s national highways network and make it wo…
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Jan-19
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The government unveils an ambitious plan to transform India’s highways into world-class, high-speed corridors, championing technology, innovation, and strategic resource mobilization. This visionary project promises to boost economic growth, enhance connectivity, and fortify national pride, setting a formidable infrastructure benchmark for the future.
From The Times of India