परिवहन – Rajasthan GK

The length of National Highways in Rajasthan is continuously increasing. According to the latest figures, it is more than approximately 10,000 km and is estimated to reach approximately 15,000 km by 2026, including newly declared and under-construction highways.

Under the Rajasthan government's e-vehicle policy, an ambitious target has been set to convert all government vehicles in the state to electric vehicles by 2030.

The main objective of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana is to provide connectivity to unconnected rural habitations through all-weather roads, thereby accelerating rural development.

The main objective of the Rajasthan E-Vehicle Policy 2022 is to promote the adoption of electric vehicles in the state, develop charging infrastructure, and encourage electric vehicle manufacturing to reduce pollution and promote green transport.

The Government of India's 'Sarathi' (for driving licenses) and 'Vahan' (for vehicle registration) portals are used for these services across the country, including Rajasthan, and are integrated by the Transport Department.

The Chief Minister Rural Bus Service is an important initiative in Rajasthan to connect rural areas and provide public transport facilities.

Due to Rajasthan's large geographical area, the road density per 100 sq km is lower than the national average, although it is continuously improving.

The e-challan system has been introduced to digitally impose fines for traffic rule violations and make the recovery process transparent and efficient.

NH 62 (old NH 15) is the longest National Highway passing through Rajasthan, traversing the western part of the state.

State Highways (SH) play a crucial role in providing internal connectivity by connecting major cities, district headquarters, important tourist destinations, and National Highways within the state.

The main objective of the Mukhyamantri Sadak Yojana is to construct roads in rural areas, connect them to main roads, and strengthen the state's road network.

In Rajasthan, the Transport Department performs all functions related to road transport, such as vehicle registration, issuance of driving licenses, enforcement of road safety rules, and implementation of transport policies.

The Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) was established on October 1, 1964, under the Road Transport Act, 1950.

To reduce road accidents, the Transport Department and Police Department jointly identify road accident 'black spots' (high accident locations) and implement measures for their improvement.

The Rajasthan government is raising awareness about road safety and aiming to reduce road accidents through campaigns like 'Safe Rajasthan - Mission 2030'.

RSRTC provides online ticket booking facilities to passengers through its official website and mobile app, making travel more convenient.

Under the Bharatmala Pariyojana, major economic corridors like the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway are passing through Rajasthan, which will boost the state's transport and logistics.

The development of adequate charging infrastructure for electric vehicles is extremely important for promoting green mobility, which is also a key component of the e-vehicle policy.

Logistics parks provide integrated facilities for efficient storage, distribution, and transportation of goods, benefiting trade and industry.

The City Bus Service in Rajasthan is operated in major cities like Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Ajmer, Udaipur to provide public transport facilities to urban residents.