Question

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, in March 2016, launched an ambitious programme Setu Bharatam. The programme is aimed at

• A. Making all National Highways railway level crossing free by 2019.
• B. Linking all major cities and towns by rail, air and road by 2019.
• C. Providing travel concession to senior citizens throughout India.
• D. Providing travel concession to women and children throughout India.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Making all National Highways railway level crossing free by 2019.

Setu Bharatam scheme: All level crossings on NH to be replaced by Over/under Bridges

• Government has envisaged replacement of all the level crossings on National Highways by Road Over Bridges or Road Under Bridges under the Setu Bharatam scheme.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Setu Bharatam scheme on 4th March in 2016 for building rail over-bridges or underpasses for safe and seamless travel on National Highways