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A well –knit and coordinated system of transport plays an important role in the sustained economic growth of a country. India has a well-developed transport network comprising rail, road, coastal shipping, air transport etc.
The total length of roads in India is over 30 lakh kms including both metalled and unmettaled roads. In terms of road length, India has one of the largest road networks in the world. The national highways account for less than 2% of the total road network but carry 40% of the movement of goods and passengers
The total rail route length is about 63,000 km and of this 13,000 km is electrified. The railways carry over 11 million passengers and 11 Lakh tones of goods everyday.
India has a long coastline, about 90% of sea borne trade is handled via major ports of Kandla, Mumbai
, Nhava Sheva, Marmagao, Cochin, Tuticorin, Chennai, Vishakapatnam, Paradwip, Haldia, Goa
and Kolkata.
Air travel is a fastest means to reach in any part of the world. Domestic air services is looked after by Indian airlines and private airlines while the international airport service is looked after by Air India. Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Delhi are the four major international airports of India
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