Under this scheme special provisions are made so that every village in the country is connected to a major town by a motorable road which can be used throughout the year.

This means of communication like newspapers, radio, TV and even films along with entertainment present the various national programmes and policies before a large number of people. They provide knowledge about the various social and economic problems confronted by the country. This creates awareness among the people and helps in forming public opinion.

Three important networks of pipeline transportation in India are:
(a) From oilfields in Upper Assam to Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh, via Guwahati, Barauni and Allahabad. It has branches from Barauni to Haldia, via Rajbandh to Maurigram and Guwahati to Siliguri.
(b) From Salaya in Gujarat to Jalandhar in Punjab via Viramgam, Mathura, Delhi and Sonipat. It has branches to connect Koyali in Gujarat, Chakshu and other places.
(c) Gas pipeline from Hazira in Gujarat to Jagdishpur in Uttar Pradesh via Vijaipur in Madhya Pradesh. It has branches to Kota in Rajasthan, Shahajahanpur, Babrala and other places in Uttar Pradesh. The pipelines have played a significant role in the development of refineries like Barauni, Mathura, Panipat at far inland locations, away from producing areas to cater to the demand of the inland markets. The development of gas-based fertilizer plants in agricultural regions away from petroleum-producing areas has also been possible due to pipeline transport.

Though Railways transport heavy goods from one place to another, they only follow a fixed track. The goods are further transported by road to their destination. Though the railways run through flat terrain, roads can be constructed in hilly areas, where trains cannot go.
Therefore, both rail and road transport are complementary to each other.

The Northern Plains with their vast level land, high population density and rich agricultural resources provide the most favourable condition for the growth of railways. Hence, the Northern Plains have the densest network of railways in India.

Efficient means of transport are a prerequisite for the fast development as
Roads connect distant areas and increase connectivity.
Transport of perishable goods become easier.
Rail transport helps in the movement of heavy goods.
Ports help in the import as well as export of goods.

(i) Waterways are the cheapest means of transport.
(ii) They are most suitable for carrying heavy and bulky goods.
(iii) It is a fuel-efficient and environment friendly mode of transport.

(i) passengers travelling without ticket
(ii) thefts and damages of railways property.
(iii) people pulls chain to stop trains.
(iv) Many passengers travel without tickets.
(v) Thefts and damaging of railway property has not yet stopped completely.
(vi) People stop the trains, pull the chain unnecessarily and this causes heavy damage to the railway.

(i) passengers travelling without ticket
(ii) thefts and damages of railways property.
(iii) people pulls chain to stop trains.
(iv) Many passengers travel without tickets.
(v) Thefts and damaging of railways property has yet stopped completely.
(vi) People stop the trains, pull the chain unnecessarily and this causes heavy damage to the railway.

Roads which link rural areas and villages with towns are classified as rural roads. Under the Pradhan Mantri Grameen Sadak Yojana scheme special provisions are made so that every village in the country is linked to a major town in the country by an all season motorable road.

Roads which connects the district headquarters with other places of the district are called district roads. These roads are maintained by the Zila Parishad.

International trade has undergone a sea change in the fifteen years. Exchange of commodities and goods have been superseded by the exchange of information and knowledge. India has emerged as a software giant at the international level and is earning large foreign exchange through the export of information technology.

Tourism industry has a bright future in India because of its increasing contribution to foreign exchange (Rs. 21828 crore) number of foreign tourists (2.6 million) and direct employment of 15 million people in tourism industry.

(i) It linked with the country with the rest of the world.
(ii) Roadways, railways, newspaper, internet etc have been contributing to socio-economic progress in many in many ways.
(iii) Trades from local to international levels have boosted the economy.
(iv) It enriched life with many amenities that comforts life.