The roads have played a major role in various sectors, some of which are mentioned below:
1. Intensive and extensive agriculture has only been possible due to the development of roads, roads also carry finished agri – products to be delivered to their destination on time which has contributed in economic development of the country.
2. Due to development of roads, industrial development has received a boost and has been encouraged.
3. The development of roads has reduced the disparities in prices of products at different places in India.
4. Roads save money as well as time in transportation.
5. Road development has put labour in action, which, in return, has reduced unemployment.