ROLES OF TRANSPORTATION

SOCIAL
BRIDGING AND NETWORKING OF SOCIETY PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT INTEGRATING THE DIFFERENT PARTS OF A NATION STRENGTHENING THE TIES THE TIES BETWEEN 2 NATIONS OR SOCIETIES(eg-samjhauta express between INDIA and PAKISTAN)

10 lakh indians are employed in INDIAN RAILWAYS making it the WORLDs largest cooperation.and thus absorbing large public of all categories

STRENGTHENING THE TIES THE TIES BETWEEN 2 NATIONS OR SOCIETIES

example1) SAMJHAUTA EXPRESS (between INDIA and PAKISTAN)-

This project helped in the noble cause of improving diplomatic relations between the Two so called rival countries
2) SILK ROAD-

Since 202AD silk road(constructed under HAN dynasty) acted as an artery for indo-china relations because of frequent transportation of goods like silk,opium thus strengthening the ties between 2 nations.

BRIDGING AND NETWORKING OF SOCIETY-

TRANSPORTATION helps in decreasing the gap between different categories and parts of society some times for particular cause.example-during the marches against corruption Under ANNA HAZARE movement peaple marched on roads and thus came together For a particular cause Other example is-dring a ceremony(eigther death or marriage) family members from different parts of country(or world come together thus making transportation a way of integrating The masses. Secondly during the fall of QADHAFFI in libya,transportation of rebels and other reinforcing Armed forces helped in social reform. Moreover it helps in advancements of the society in numerous way by bridging gap between industries and consumers

DEFENCE
TO PROTECT STRATEGIC POINTS OF NATIONS FOR MOVEMENT OF ARMED FORCES AND ARTILLIARY(eg-BRO and its programmes) FOR PATROLLING THE REMOTE AREAS AFFECTED BY ANTI SOCIAL LEMENTS (eg.-ULFA & maoists)

BRO is constructing 533 roads along INDO-CHINA BORDER in arunachal pradesh area (As a preventive measure against advancements of rival countries like china which is intended to construct 1029 roads in same area)

DEFENSE
IN THE WAR OF SIACHEN-

In 1971 the different modes of transportation played a vital role in deciding the fate of soldiers (At height of 17000ft)
IN LIBYA

In liberation efforts of libya from qadhaffi, transportation played a vital role by deployment of Rebel forces in strategic points (example-around tripoly) and movement of aids from NATO and weapons

ECONOMIC
FOR TRANSPORTATION OF INDUSTRIAL RAW MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS TO MARKET REDUCING THE TIME AND EXPENSES FOR TRANSPORTATION BY GIVING OPTION OF DIFFERENT MODES FOR OPTIMIZATION OF 2 ABOVE SAID FACTORS(speed and expenses) PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT TO PUBLIC THUS GIVING BOOM TO THEIR LIVING STANDARDS(per capita income)

FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF RAW MATERIALS AND FINISHED PRODUCTS

IN THE RAPID PRODUCTION FACILITIES LIKE MILK INDUSTRIES,NEWS PAPER INDUSTRIES AND OTHER HIGHLY PERISHABLE FOOD PRODUCTS,TRANPORTATION PLAYS VITAL ROLE BECAUSE DELAY OF FEW HOURS CAN RESULT IN HEAVY LOSSES. EXAMPLE-Delay in paper consignment in news paper industry consequently delays the printing and distribution to sellers and finally to costumers Similarly for milk industry which is highly vulnerable to losses if refrigeration problems arises due to delays in transportation resulting in heavy economic losses and health hazards too

Diary industry

Newspaper industry

Figure showing the delicate balance between production and consumption, relying upon transportation.

PRODUTION

TRANSPORTATION

CONSUMPTION

About 75% of indian population lives in rural areas , so its development plays vital role in Overall development of country. this can be done with improvement in transportation Facilities. Transportation of fertilizers for agriculture and similarly transportation of finished Products(agricultural,textile etc) to nearest market can help rural areas become economically Better and hence responsible for development of whole country in an overall manner

SPACE EXPLORATION
BOOM TO ASTRONOMICAL STUDIES BY EXPLORING NEW DIMENSIONS IN SPACE EXPLORATION PROGRAMMES(egdevelopment of new liquid and radioactive fuels for covering longer paths in space) ENCOURAGEMENT TO SPACE TOURISM