New Delhi, Nov. 4 -- A two-day national convening on urban mobility has called for a dedicated national mission on urban roads, with a focus on improving road safety, accessibility, infrastructure quality and long-term maintenance across Indian cities.
The recommendation emerged from MARG 2026 (Mobility for All - Reforms and Governance for India's Urban Roads), held on November 3 and 4 at the NCAER campus here. The event brought together policymakers, government officials and urban practitioners to discuss reforms in the planning, financing, construction and maintenance of urban roads.
Jointly organised by Jana Urban Space Foundation, Janaagraha and the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), the conference highlighted the ...