Madhya Pradesh Accelerates Infrastructure for 'Developed India @ 2047' Vision
Madhya Pradesh's PWD is rapidly building roads and infrastructure, aligning with the 'Developed India @ 2047' vision.
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Key Facts
Madhya Pradesh PWD working towards 'Developed India @ 2047'
Roadmap prepared: December 13, 2023
Total road network in MP: 77,268 km
National Highways (NH) in MP: 9,278 km
State Highways (SH) in MP: 10,465 km
Major District Roads (MDR) in MP: 22,517 km
Jabalpur elevated corridor cost: ₹1,238 crore
Bhimrao Ambedkar Flyover Bhopal cost: ₹153 crore
Shyama Prasad Mukherjee 6-lane Kolar Road cost: ₹305 crore
New medical colleges cost: ₹889 crore
New school buildings cost: ₹2,240 crore
New health centers cost: ₹726 crore
61 National Highway projects under review by Union Minister Gadkari
UPSC Exam Angles
GS Paper 2: Governance (policy implementation, Centre-State coordination), Federalism (division of powers, cooperative federalism)
GS Paper 3: Infrastructure (roads, logistics, multi-modal connectivity), Economic Development (regional development, industrial growth, tourism), Government Budgeting (financing infrastructure projects)
GS Paper 1: Geography (strategic location of MP, transport networks)
Visual Insights
Madhya Pradesh: India's Central Infrastructure Hub (2026)
This map highlights Madhya Pradesh's strategic geographical location at the heart of India and key cities where major infrastructure projects are underway, aligning with the 'Developed India @ 2047' vision. Its central position is crucial for North-South and East-West connectivity.
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Madhya Pradesh Infrastructure Snapshot (2025-26)
Key statistics highlighting Madhya Pradesh's current road network and major infrastructure investments, reflecting its commitment to the 'Developed India @ 2047' vision.
- Total Road Network
- 77,268 km
- National Highways (NH)
- 9,278 km
- State Highways (SH)
- 10,465 km
- Major District Roads (MDR)
- 22,517 km
- Jabalpur Elevated Corridor Project Cost
- ₹1,238 crore
- School Buildings Project Cost
- ₹2,240 crore
Indicates extensive connectivity across the state, vital for rural-urban linkages and economic activity.
Crucial for inter-state connectivity and national logistics corridors, often funded by the Centre.
Connects district headquarters and important towns within the state, managed by State PWDs.
Connects production and market centers with NHs and SHs, supporting agricultural and industrial supply chains.
Represents significant investment in urban infrastructure to decongest traffic and improve mobility in major cities.
Highlights investment in social infrastructure, crucial for human capital development and achieving social progress goals of 'Developed India @ 2047'.
More Information
Background
The concept of planned infrastructure development in India dates back to the post-independence era, with the establishment of the Planning Commission and the initiation of Five-Year Plans. Early plans heavily emphasized core sectors like roads, railways, and power, recognizing their foundational role in economic growth. The National Highways Act of 1956 was a landmark legislation, centralizing the development and maintenance of National Highways under the Union government, while State Highways and Major District Roads remained primarily under state jurisdiction, reflecting India's federal structure.
Over the decades, policies evolved from purely public sector-led projects to encouraging private participation through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in the 1990s. The vision for a 'Developed India' has been a recurring theme in national discourse, with various committees and policy documents outlining long-term development goals, culminating in the current 'Developed India @ 2047' initiative, which seeks to integrate economic, social, and environmental development across all sectors.
Latest Developments
In recent years, India's infrastructure development has seen a paradigm shift towards integrated and multi-modal planning, exemplified by initiatives like the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan launched in 2021. This plan aims to break departmental silos and ensure holistic planning and synchronized implementation of infrastructure projects across various ministries. The National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), with an outlay of over ₹100 lakh crore, identifies specific projects across sectors for the period 2020-2025, emphasizing capital expenditure for growth.
Furthermore, schemes like Bharatmala Pariyojana focus on improving highway efficiency, developing economic corridors, and enhancing connectivity to remote areas. There's also a growing emphasis on sustainable and green infrastructure, leveraging technology for project monitoring, and exploring innovative financing mechanisms, including asset monetization and infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs). The 'Developed India @ 2047' vision provides a long-term strategic framework, guiding these ongoing efforts towards achieving specific socio-economic targets over the next two decades, with states playing a crucial role in localized implementation and resource mobilization.
Practice Questions (MCQs)
1. With reference to road infrastructure in India, consider the following statements: 1. National Highways are primarily the responsibility of the Union Government. 2. State Highways are constructed and maintained by the respective State Governments. 3. Major District Roads connect production and rural areas with markets and are maintained by Zila Parishads. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 only
- B.1 and 2 only
- C.2 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
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Answer: B
Statement 1 is correct: National Highways are administered by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) under the Union Government. Statement 2 is correct: State Highways are the responsibility of the State Public Works Departments. Statement 3 is incorrect: While Major District Roads (MDRs) do connect production areas with markets, they are primarily maintained by the State PWDs, not Zila Parishads. Zila Parishads are generally responsible for Other District Roads (ODRs) and rural roads.
2. Which of the following statements best describes the 'Developed India @ 2047' vision?
- A.It is a plan to achieve a $5 trillion economy by 2047 through export-led growth.
- B.It is a comprehensive national vision for socio-economic transformation across all sectors by the centenary of India's independence.
- C.It primarily focuses on making India a global manufacturing hub by 2047.
- D.It is a specific scheme for infrastructure development in metropolitan areas by 2047.
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Answer: B
The 'Developed India @ 2047' vision is a comprehensive national endeavor to transform India into a developed nation by 2047, the centenary of its independence. It encompasses various aspects including economic growth, social progress, environmental sustainability, good governance, and technological advancement, not just a single sector or economic target. Options A, C, and D describe narrower or specific aspects, not the overarching comprehensive nature of the vision.
3. Consider the following statements regarding the economic impact of infrastructure development: 1. Improved logistics and transport infrastructure can reduce the cost of doing business. 2. Enhanced connectivity primarily benefits urban centers, leading to increased rural-urban disparity. 3. Infrastructure projects have a significant multiplier effect on economic growth and employment generation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 only
- B.1 and 2 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- D.2 and 3 only
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Answer: C
Statement 1 is correct: Efficient logistics and transport reduce transit times, fuel costs, and supply chain inefficiencies, thereby lowering the overall cost of doing business. Statement 2 is incorrect: While urban centers benefit, the goal of modern infrastructure development, especially under initiatives like 'Developed India @ 2047' and schemes like Bharatmala, is to ensure uniform and inclusive development, connecting rural economies to markets and reducing regional disparities. Statement 3 is correct: Infrastructure projects involve significant capital expenditure and labor, creating direct and indirect employment and stimulating demand for various goods and services, leading to a strong multiplier effect on the economy.
4. Which of the following national programs is specifically designed to improve multi-modal connectivity and reduce logistics costs through integrated planning of infrastructure projects?
- A.National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP)
- B.Bharatmala Pariyojana
- C.PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan
- D.Sagarmala Pariyojana
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Answer: C
PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan is specifically designed for integrated planning and synchronized implementation of infrastructure projects across various ministries to improve multi-modal connectivity and reduce logistics costs. While NIP identifies projects, Bharatmala focuses on road connectivity, and Sagarmala on port-led development, PM Gati Shakti is the overarching framework for integrated planning across all these and more.