Question

The aim of Setu Bharatam Programme of Government of India is:
1. To build bridges that connect coastal areas
2. To build bridges on national highways
3. To build bridges across rivers and seas for transportation of goods
4. To build bridges in rural areas

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : To build bridges on national highways

The Correct Answer is To build bridges on national highways.

• Setu Bharatam program was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 4 March 2016.
• Its aim is to make all national highways free of railway crossings by 2019 covers the construction of 208 rails over and under bridges.
• The Indian Bridge Management System has been introduced to map all 1,50,000 bridges in the country.
• Setu Bharatam program for building bridges for safe and seamless travel on National Highways, in New Delhi. 
• The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has also established an Indian Bridge Management System (IBMS) at the Indian Academy for Highway Engineer in Noida, U.P.

• The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has also established an Indian Bridge Management System (IBMS) at the Indian Academy for Highway Engineer.
• INR 19,000 crore has been allocated for the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).