ECONOMIC TRENDS

TRANSPORT

The construction and improvement of roads go a long way to improve the economic life of the people. A liberal programme of improvement of existing roads side by side with the construction of new roads and the conversion of country roads into metalled ones becomes an essential part of economic advancement. The conditions regarding roads in this district do not present a very bright picture. There are a few arterial roads and state highways. But the road system is defective because (1) there are no approach roads, (2) the eastern part of the district is ill-served by roads, and (3) roads become unusable in the rainy season.

In these circumstances improvement of existing roads and construction of new ones should be given due priority. The problem of developing approach roads, connecting centres of trade, deserves urgent attention. The eastern part of the district which is not served by good roads should have arterial as well as approach roads. This will add to the economic prosperity of the area.