Q. What is the primary objective of the Setu Bharatam programme?
Answer: Bridge Construction on National Highways
Notes: The primary objective of the Setu Bharatam programme is the construction of bridges on National Highways for safe and seamless travel. This project specifically aims to replace a total of 208 railway crossings with rail over bridges (ROBs) by 2019, under the aegis of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The focus of the Setu Bharatam programme is to enhance road safety and facilitate uninterrupted travel by eliminating railway level crossings on national highways. This initiative is crucial in improving the infrastructure of national highways and ensuring smoother and more efficient transportation across the country.