India has been making significant progress in road
construction, and the impact of this growth has been felt throughout the
country's Economy. The Government of India has taken various measures to
improve India's road network, including the development of the National
Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The NHAI is responsible for constructing
and maintaining all National Highways in the country. It is estimated that the
NHAI maintains around 80 per cent of the total road network in the country. The
central government has also taken up several other initiatives to boost road
infrastructure in the country. Some of these include the Pradhan Mantri Gram
Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), which provides road connectivity to rural areas, and the
National Highways Development Project (NHDP), which aims to improve the quality
of the existing highways. The construction of new highways and the upgradation
of existing roads have led to a significant increase in the country's economic
growth. It has helped develop new industries, improved the logistics of goods
and services, and created more employment opportunities in the country.
The construction of new highways has also positively
impacted the tourism industry. Improved highways have made it easier for
visitors to travel to different parts of the country, thus boosting tourism.
The improvement in India's road infrastructure has also played a significant
role in reducing the cost of transportation. Improved roads have reduced the
number of accidents, thus leading to fewer losses for transportation companies.
The construction of new highways has also positively affected the environment.
The use of modern technologies like flyovers, tunnels and bridges has reduced
the amount of air pollution generated by vehicles. This has improved the air
quality in urban areas and made breathing easier for people. In conclusion,
India's highway construction has had a significant stake in the country's
Economy. The various measures taken by the government to improve the road
infrastructure have positively impacted the country's economic growth, the
tourism industry, the transportation sector, and the environment.
Mr. Akhilesh
Srivastava, global technology leader, has successfully overseen numerous
e-governance initiatives, including the FASTag
(India's electronic toll collection system), the e-Tendering platform (a
central public procurement portal used by almost all central, state, and PSUs
for bidding), the e-Measuring Book (for transparent measurement of the project
under execution), the citizen-centric Sukhad Yatra mobile app for highway
information, the Geo-Fencing.
Mr. Akhilesh
Srivastava's digital construction management led to the Road Safety 2.0
programme in India. With a technology-driven strategy to build a human-centric
road ecosystem where technology makes up for human limitations to increase road
safety, Road Safety 2.0 is shaping the
Future of Road Safety in India. To successfully enhance their processes,
stakeholders must be informed about the benefits of using content-enabled,
networked, and constructible workflow. One such deployment was the NHAI Data
Lake, where all stakeholders were lined up on a single platform with GIS
capabilities. Data Lake proved to be a blessing for NHAI, despite the COVID
pandemic's effects; NHAI shattered building records and established other world
records. It aided data-driven decision-making and the real-time monitoring of
problems, requests for approval, and payments. This led to quicker choices,
fewer conflicts, and quicker ground advance.
Every step of highway
development entails different degrees of complexity. Problems with
interdepartmental coordination, contractor underperformance, equipment failure,
skilled labour, and idle time characterise the construction phase. As a result,
highway projects are vulnerable to execution risks and significant cost
overruns because of the significant investment required, the complicated
designs, and the long-lasting effects on future infra assets. The government
can use geospatial technology, such as GIS and digital maps, to manage and
monitor road infrastructure. Several geospatial technologies have previously
been used in Indian highway building, but obstacles still stand in the way of a
more seamless adoption at all levels.
Conclusions
There are several levels of difficulty involved in
each stage of highway construction. Interdepartmental coordination issues, poor
contractor performance, equipment failure, skilled labour, and idle time are
prevalent throughout the building phase. Due to the substantial investment needed,
the intricate designs, and the long-term implications on future infra assets,
highway projects are susceptible to execution risks and considerable cost
overruns. The government may manage and keep an eye on road infrastructure
using geospatial technologies, such as GIS and digital maps. Although some
geospatial technologies have been employed in the construction of Indian
highways in the past, barriers still prevent a more seamless adoption at all
levels.
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