role of transport network in the development of India.
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Transport network helps in sending goods from producer to market , through railways, roadways,etc. Many farmers carry their bulky goods from small cities or towns to large cities in order to sell their goods. In this way, transport network is helpful for development of India.
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Transport is the movement of humans, animals and goods from one location to another. Mode of transport include air, land, water, cable, pipeline and space.
Since ancient times, there was interdependence between shipping activity and degree of economic development. Civilizations who managed to exploit natural resources like waterways, managed to develop economically.
Since the eighteenth century, the importance of transport was highlighted by Adam Smith, the father of Economics. In Smithian concept, transport was a productive branch that creates value, but not the use-value.
Necessity of developing economically space of a country is based on national and international transport system. A well developed internal transport system leads to linking economic activities by identifying locations that offer favourable conditions of production.
Based on the concept of sustainable development of society, the transports have a significant role-
Opportunities and benefits of economic-socio influence throughout the economy.
Poor transportation system- losses occur due to decreased international trade.
Boost economic exchanges between countries by increasing number of partners and area involved in trade- international Value Added Chains.
Uneven distribution of primary resouces problem also is neutralised through transportation system (Crude oil imports)
Development of related services- storage & handling- employment generation.
Modes og transportation n role-
Railways- principle mode of transportation for freight and passengers. Great integration of country and developing transport infrastructure to carry the projected quantum of traffic and meet developmental needs of country.
Roads- India, one of the longest road networks in the world aggregating to about 4 million km.
National Highways- meant for interstate and strategic defence movements and connect the state capitals, big cities, important ports, big railway junctions and link up with border roads. 40% of Road traffic in India is carried on these highways.
Air Transports- started in 1911. Indian National Airways formed in 1933. Cities of Bombay, Delhi, Calcutta, Karachi and Lahore were provided with Air services. In 1953, the air transport was nationalised - two corporations formed- the Air India and Indian Airlines. The private air services started in 1990 and played feeder role to Indian Airlines.
Shipping- Around 90% of country's trade volum oe is moved by sea. The aim of shipping policy is to increase self-reliance in the carriage of country's overseas trade and protection of stakeholder's interest in EXIM trade.
Inland Water Transport- India has around 14,500 km.of navigable waterways which comprise rivers, canals, backwaters, creeks etc. IWT is fuel efficient and environment friendly and also known for higher employment generation potential. Besides the organised operations by mechanised vesels, country boats of various capacities also operate in various rivers and canals.