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development of water and air routes in India

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Answered by alplali48
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Transport routes mainly include railways, roads, airways and waterways. They are the means of passenger and goods transport. They play a key role in the economic, social and industrial development of India. The article also explains some important railway routes and ports of India.


Introduction

Railways, roads, airways and waterways are included in the transportation. The role of transport network, which connects various regions, is important for sustainable economic and social development of India. Transport routes bring together people within the country and also from foreign countries. It helps to promote exchange of customs, traditions and ideas. Transport routes play a crucial role in industrial development by transporting basic requirements of industries like fuel, raw products, etc at right time and in turn these routes bring industrial products to market. In India, distribution of various goods has become mainly possible through transport routes. Transport routes always give its important contribution in meeting the requirement of ever increasing population of India. They also play an important role during natural calamities like earthquakes, droughts, floods, and for defence pur


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The development of water and air routes in India

Explanation:

  • The transport system of India consists of land, water, and airways that are the main mode of transportation of masses and goods. The director-general of aviation is the national regulatory body and has developed about 346 civilian airfields, 253 runways, and 32 unpaved runways.  
  • Similarly, many heliports have also been developed lie the Pawan Hans, especially for northeast India.  
  • Many waterways such as the inland and shipping ports have been developed. India has a coastline of 7,517 km and has many ports for international trade on the western side of the country and domestic on the eastern side.
  • They handle 97% of foreign trade and with a fleet of 80 ships 53 ships for research and support vessels.  
  • The inland waterways have a navigable length of 15,400 km and 485 km of canals. Cargo is transported through the goa, Assam West Bengal, and Kerala. About 5 national water highways have been developed of various river systems.

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