• ISBN13: 9788126939602
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: Economics
• Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd
• Publisher Imprint: N/A
• Publication Date: September 27, 2023
• Pages: 176
• Original Price: INR 1195.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 460 grams

In the intricate web of roads lies the lifeline of a nation's progress.

Transport Governance in Road Sector delves deep into the intricacies of road sector governance and its transformative potential, reflecting on the crucial role of public policy in driving reforms. The book deals with a comprehensive approach to growth, exploring how a multifaceted strategy fuels economic expansion, boosts revenue, reduces emissions, enhances road safety and optimises transportation services. It meticulously evaluates policy impact from micro to macro levels, scrutinising initiatives' effects on economic prosperity and fiscal sustainability, spanning institutional reforms to fiscal strategies. Navigating the complexities of road transport governance, the book advocates for institutional changes and streamlined regulations to strengthen transportation infrastructure, offering a roadmap for future progress.
It serves as a blueprint for road transport sector reform and a valuable resource for policymakers and practitioners in various fields. Guided by the signposts provided by this book, let us navigate this path with diligence and determination, ensuring that every mile travelled is marked by safety, sustainability and prosperity.

Mr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, an accomplished IAS. Officer (2002 batch), currently holds the position of Secretary for the Transport and Agriculture departments in Bihar. He has served as District Magistrate in several districts like Patna. Throughout his tenure, he has spearheaded numerous transformative reforms across various departments, including the Transport Department, and has earned widespread recognition for his commitment to public service and administrative excellence.

Dr. Bakshi Amit Kumar Sinha is a faculty member at the Bihar Institute of Public Finance and Policy (BIPFP), affiliated with the Finance Department, Government of Bihar (GoB). He has aided the GOB in drafting various policy documents, including Fiscal Policy, Bihar Economic Survey and so on. He holds positions on committees for the Bihar State Disaster Management Authority and the State Government's Gazetteer Evaluation Committee.