Transport:
1. For the sustained economic growth of a country, a well-connected and efficient transport system is needed.
2. India has a good network of rail, road coastal shipping and air transport.
3. The total length of roads in India being over 30 lakh km.
4. India has one of the largest road networks in the world.
5. In terms of railroads, India has a broad network of railroad lines, the largest in Asia and the fourth largest in the world.
6. The total rail route length is about 63,000 km and of this 13,000 km is electrified.
7. The major Indian ports including Calcutta, Mumbai, Chennai, Vishakhapatnam and Goa handle about 90% of sea-borne trade and are visited by cargo carriers and passenger liners from all parts of the world.
8. A comprehensive network of air routes connects the major cities and towns of the country.
9. The domestic air services are being looked after by Indian Airlines and private airlines.
10. The international airport service is looked after by Air India.
