India’s progress in infrastructure development in the recent past is commendable, but it must continue to address funding gaps, regulatory hurdles, and sustainability concerns, to fully harness the benefits of improved infrastructure. Discuss.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

4. India’s progress in infrastructure development in the recent past is commendable, but it must continue to address funding gaps, regulatory hurdles, and sustainability concerns, to fully harness the benefits of improved infrastructure. Discuss. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Easy

Reference: Insights on India

Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2024 Secure timetable. Key Demand of the question: To write about the progress made in infrastructure, challenges and areas for improvement. Directive word: Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Begin by giving context. Body: First, Write the about the progress made in developing infrastructure in the country and major initiatives taken for it and its achievements. Next, write about the various limitations of the above – funding, slow paced development, environmental challenges etc. Next, write about the steps that are needed for increased investment in infrastructure to support economic growth and improve the quality of life. Conclusion: Conclude by writing a way forward.

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2024 Secure timetable.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the progress made in infrastructure, challenges and areas for improvement.

Directive word:

Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction:

Begin by giving context.

First, Write the about the progress made in developing infrastructure in the country and major initiatives taken for it and its achievements.

Next, write about the various limitations of the above – funding, slow paced development, environmental challenges etc.

Next, write about the steps that are needed for increased investment in infrastructure to support economic growth and improve the quality of life.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing a way forward.