(As of November 2021) How many cities have been identified for ring roads under Phase-I of the 'Bharatmala Project' to ease traffic in various cities across India?

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SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 25 Jul 2023 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 28.Key Points

The 'Bharatmala Pariyojana' is a centrally sponsored and funded road and highways project aimed at improving the connectivity of various regions and promoting economic growth.
The project has identified 28 cities for the development of ring roads under phase I.
The development of ring roads in these cities is expected to reduce traffic congestion, increase the efficiency of transportation, and promote regional connectivity, which will have a positive impact on the economy.

Additional Information

In India, the largest expressway project is the Golden Quadrilateral (GQ).
It creates a kind of quadrilateral by joining India's four biggest cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai.
This network also provides services to Surat, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Pune.