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- 1. MAJOR ISSUES IN INFRASTRUCTURE WITH SPECIAL RELEVANCE TO RAIL AND ROAD TRANSPORT By: Vinyas S
- 2. Introduction.. Development of INDIAN economy depends on the development of the transport sector. Greater need required to improve the transport facility. At affordable and reasonable price. Impact of Inflation.
- 3. MAJOR ISSUES IN INFRASTRUCTURE: India v/s Western Countries. Rural v/s Urban. Planning and Investment. Execution and implementation.
- 4. RAILWAYS: Plays a crucial role in the economic development. Largest in Asia and Second largest in world.
- 5. Rail network of INDIA
- 6. Railways and the plans: 1st Plan – Rehabilitation. 2nd Plan – Meet the growing demand due to increased production in the agricultural and industrial sectors of the economy. 3rd Plan – Electrification and dieselization. 4th Plan – To modernize the railway equipment and practices. 5th Plan – Track renewals and line capacity.
- 7. Railways and the plans: 6th Plan – More revenue for the rolling stock. 7th Plan – Technological upgradation. 8th Plan – Capacity generation. 9th Plan – Long distance, bulk freight and passenger traffic. 10th Plan – Regaining some of the business it lost to other modes of transport.
- 8. Railways and the plans: 11th Plan: Capacity Enhancement. Technology Upgradation. Achieving higher maintenance standards. Safety and Passenger Amenities.
- 9. Problems and Issues: Technology Upgradation. Expansion of Networks. Financial Arrangements. budgetary support is absent. Tariff Policy. Passenger Services and Freight Movement. Many people being run over by trains.
- 10. Advantages: Convenient. Faster. Carrying heavy goods in large quantities. Less affected by natural calamities.
- 11. Limitations: Expensive. Remote parts . Fixed. Accidents. Stiff competition from private airlines.
- 12. RAILWAY BUDGET 2010-2011BRIEF HIGHLIGHTS
- 13. Cont.. Gross earnings in 2009-10 estimated at Rs.88,281 crore. Working expenditure in 2009-10 estimated at Rs.83,440 crore Expenses during 2010-11 estimated at Rs.87,100 crore Thrust on expansion in 2010-11 with allocation of Rs.4,411 crore Kashmir rail link to be extended to Sopore in the north of the valley Net profit of Rs.1,328 crore in 2009-10 10 automobile ancillary hubs to be created
- 14. ROAD TRANSPORT Roads are generally classified as: National Highways. State Highways. District Roads. Rural Roads.
- 15. Road development in India: Golden quadrilateral. Largest road network.
- 16. Cont.. 7300 kilometers of four/six lane expressways connecting Srinagar, Kanyakumari, Porbandar and Silchar. cost of US$ 12.317 billion. 59.12% project completion as of OCT 2009.
- 17. Importance of Road transport in India: (As compared to railways) Only means of transport to reach the nooks and corners of the country. Provides door-to-door service. Better means of transport to carry perishable goods. Chances of delay and damages are less. Do not require heavy capital expenditure. Defense of the country.
- 18. Rail-Road Coordination: ----- Short routes v/s Long routes. Light v/s Bulky goods. Hence rail and road are complementary to each other.
- 19. Advantages of Road Transport: Cheaper mode of transport. Perishable goods at a faster speed. Flexible mode. Provides door-to-door service. Helps people to travel and carry goods from/to hilly areas. Requires low capital.
- 20. Limitations of Road Transport: Expensive. Limited carrying capacity. Natural calamities. Huge consumption of fuel. Cost of operation is higher. Risk, accidents, wear and tear.
- 21. Budget 2010-2011.. Infrastructure The Union Budget 2010-11 continued to lay stress on physical infrastructure development. The Finance Minister (FM) has provided 46% (Rs1,73,552cr) of the total Plan allocation for infrastructure development . Allocation for Road Transport has been raised by over 13% to Rs19,894cr. Involve the private sector through BOT.
- 22. Increase in MAT from 15 % to 18 % and reduction in surcharge from 10% to 7.5%. In terms of contribution to the national gross product the railways account for 1 per cent of India’s GNP.
- 23. Thank You