AN ANALYSIS TO URBAN TRANSPORT PROBLEMS AND CHALLENGES IN INDIA

Abstract

Cities and towns play an energetic role in promoting economic growth and wealth. Although less than a third of India's people live in cities and towns, these regions generate more than two-thirds of the country's 90% of the income and revenue of the government. In the years to come, as India becomes more and more urbanised, urban areas will play an important role in maintaining a high rate of economic growth. But, the pace of economic growth can be maintained if and only if cities function efficiently – that their resources are used to maximize the contribution of cities to national income. urban efficiency to a huge extent Much be contingent on the effectiveness of transportation systems, that is, the efficacy with which people and goods are moved throughout the city. Poor transportation systems impede economic growth and development, and the net effect can be loss of competitiveness in both domestic as well as international markets. Although vehicle proprietorship rates, the number of vehicles per capita, in Indian cities are lesser than their counterparts in developed countries, they suffer from worse congestion, delays, pollution and accidents than cities. industrial world. This paper provides an impression of the issues and challenges of urban transport in India. This paper first reviews leanings in vehicular development and availability of transport infrastructure in Indian cities. This is followed by an argument on the nature and greatness of urban transport problems such as overcrowding, effluence and road accidents. build on Background The paper proposes policy measures to improve urban transport in India.