| Objectives of Chhattisgarh
Road Policy |
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The Road Policy of the State provides a
framework for development of an efficient road network. The primary objectives
of this Road Policy are as follows: |
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Ensuring good road connectivity in rural areas with particular emphasis on
access to districts and block headquarters, healthcare centres, educational
institutions, agricultural markets, tourist centres and cultural heritage
sites. |
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Constructing two north-south and four east-west high-speed corridors for
transforming the State into a regional logistics and transhipment hub. |
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Facilitating social and economic development by strengthening the road network
around industrial areas and growth centres. |
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Improving connectivity between industrial / cluster areas. |
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Converting all national highways into two lane roads and expanding the capacity
of three of the busiest national highways. |
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| Major Strategies |
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To meet the objectives laid down in this Policy, the
Government has adopted four broad strategies: |
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Integrated road development and management |
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Private sector participation |
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Dedicated funding |
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Capacity building of State institutions |
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STRATEGY 1 -Integrated Road
Development and Management |
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Cluster based development is the key strategy for the
overall economic and social development of the State. Accordingly, the
Government would preview and improve the road network with the objective of: |
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Developing high-speed access corridors. |
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Linking economic clusters i.e., industrial
areas, commercial centres and agricultural mandis. |
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Integrating Prime Minister Gram Sadak
Yojna (PMGSY) with the overall road development programme of the State. |
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STRATEGY 2 - Private Sector
Participation |
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In order to meet the overall funding needs, a very
high the magnitude of private sector investment is needed in the State. To
achieve this, the Government would: |
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Formulate guidelines to support private
sector participation. |
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Ensure greater transparency in bidding and
selection criteria. |
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Provide Ifiscal support to private sector
initiatives. |
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STRATEGY 3 - Dedicated Funding |
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The Government would undertake steps to ensure
dedicated funding mechanism for the development of roads in the State. This
would ensure not only systematic maintenance of roads but also timely
completion of projects. |
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STRATEGY 4 - Capacity Building |
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The Government would strengthen its institutions to
enhance contract and project management skills. The Government will
progressively focus on playing a more broad-based role in terms of planning and
project management. |