PandM Files State of Rajasthan

## Report on Notification Regarding National Highways **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification (S.O. 5432(E)) issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, dated December 28, 2021. The notification declares specific highways to be national highways and assigns them new serial numbers and descriptions within the Schedule to the National Highways Act, 1956. The key finding is the addition of new national highway routes in Rajasthan, which aims to improve connectivity. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide an overview and analysis of notification S.O. 5432(E) issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on December 28, 2021, pertaining to declarations and specifications of national highways based on the provided text. **3. Policy Overview:** * This notification amends the Schedule to the National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956). * **Core Objective:** The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to expand and update the network of national highways by designating specific routes as national highways and updating the associated schedules. This aims to improve connectivity and transportation infrastructure. **4. Background and Rationale:** This is an amendment to the National Highways Act. The rationale for this specific amendment appears to be the need to officially recognize and incorporate newly constructed or upgraded highways into the national highway network. The text suggests that the government is working to systematically improve infrastructure and connectivity by integrating these new routes and updating the Schedule to the Act. The continuous addition and updating of routes suggest that the network requires ongoing management and changes. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This notification introduces changes to the Schedule of the National Highways Act, 1956. Specifically, it adds the following: * **Change 1:** An expressway starting from its junction with NE 4 near Shyamsinghpura (618) NE 4C Bandikui connecting Khuri Khurd and terminating at its junction with NH21 near Bagrana in the state of Rajasthan is declared a national highway as spur of NE 4. * **Change 2:** A highway starting from its junction with NH125 near Keru and terminating at its junction with NH62 Km. 283.500 and again starting from its junction with 619 NH125A NH62 Km. 281.980 near Karwar connecting Jajiwal and terminating at its junction with NH25 near SLBS Engineering College, Dangiyawas in the State of Rajasthan. The effect of these changes is the formal integration of these described highways into the national highway system, subjecting them to relevant regulations and potentially enabling further development and maintenance under national highway programs. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The target audience and stakeholders directly affected by these changes include: * **Transport and Logistics Companies:** Companies involved in the transportation of goods and passengers using the affected highways. * **Businesses in Rajasthan:** Businesses that rely on efficient transportation infrastructure in the regions connected by the newly declared highways. * **Residents of Rajasthan:** Residents living in the vicinity of the declared national highways will be affected due to increased connectivity. * **Road Construction and Maintenance Companies:** Companies involved in the construction, maintenance, and improvement of national highways. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the responsible agency. * The notification itself acts as the primary procedure for declaring the highways as national highways. The actual physical changes or construction would have been planned previously. * The notification references the National Highways Act, 1956, which provides the legal framework for implementation. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcomes of these changes include: * Improved connectivity and reduced travel times between key locations in Rajasthan. * Enhanced efficiency of freight and passenger transportation. * Potential for increased economic activity and development in the regions connected by the new national highways. * Increased opportunity for road development and maintenance in Rajasthan. **9. Conclusion:** The notification S.O. 5432(E) issued on December 28, 2021, signifies the continuous development and formalization of India's national highway network. By officially designating these routes as national highways and integrating them into the Schedule to the National Highways Act, 1956, the government aims to improve connectivity, transportation efficiency, and economic development in the state of Rajasthan. The amendment highlights the dynamic nature of infrastructure planning and the need for continuous updates to legal frameworks to reflect evolving ground realities.

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