📋 Tender Overview
COUNTRY India
STATUS Approved
AREA OF OPERATION Transport Infrastructure
TYPE Sovereign
Project Context: Certain habitations in the State of Gujarat are still not connected to the Road Network through all weather road and rely on earthen road for transport. These existing roads require longer travel times and increase wear and tear of motorized vehicles. Also, they are vulnerable to weather events – during the rainy season the roads deteriorate rapidly, disrupting transport services and access to health centers and markets when it is most needed. After completion of the project, approx. 2800 habitations will be further connected to the State Road Network throuThe Program combines both investment and knowledge support to: (i) construct / improve about 13,500 km of rural roads and about 650 bridges / structures to enhance road connectivity and network efficiency; and (ii) introduce innovations, new technologies, climate resilient and safe road design, and strengthen institutional effectiveness of Roads and Buildings Department of Government of Gujarat.gh all weather roads.
Description: The Program combines both investment and knowledge support to: (i) construct / improve about 13,500 km of rural roads and about 650 bridges / structures to enhance road connectivity and network efficiency; and (ii) introduce innovations, new technologies, climate resilient and safe road design, and strengthen institutional effectiveness of Roads and Buildings Department of Government of Gujarat.
Project Objective: The Program will promote socio-economic development of rural areas of the State through enhanced rural connectivity and improved access to markets, health, and education centers, thereby contributing to development of transport infrastructure sector to complement the overall economic growth of the State.
The Program will contribute towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), in particular target 9.1 (Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all).In addition, the Program will contribute to other SDGs including: SDG1: No Poverty (rural roads have been found to have significant impact on poverty reduction with increased rural incomes and jobs) and SDG10: Reduced Inequalities (through enhanced rural population income and living conditions).
