The Country Roads Project is a proposed Government of India initiative to assign a unique digital code to every road in the country, including highways, district roads, and village roads. It aims to create a national digital road database by integrating geospatial technologies and existing platforms such as PMGSY, Gram Manchitra, DIGIPIN, and SVAMITVA.
Key Highlights
- Every road will receive a unique alphanumeric identification code.
- QR-enabled signboards will provide road details, location, and maintenance information.
- Road names will be displayed in local languages and English.
- Panchayats and local bodies will conduct regular audits and updates of road data.
- The system will align with PMGSY standards and the Local Government Directory (LGD).
Benefits
- Improves emergency response by enabling quick and accurate road identification.
- Enhances governance, postal services, and public service delivery.
- Supports better infrastructure planning, monitoring, and accountability.
- Creates a unified digital road network covering over 6 lakh villages across India.
