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Vehicle Growth and Road Infrastructure Stress in India: An Empirical Assessment of Load and Public Expenditure Trends

Author(s) Mr. Bhishm Bharti Rai, Ms. Shabana Bano
Country India
Abstract India has experienced rapid and sustained motorization over the past two decades, accompanied by significant growth in freight and commercial transport. While rising vehicle ownership reflects economic progress and enhanced mobility demand, it simultaneously implies increased pressure on road infrastructure systems. This study empirically examines the relationship between vehicle population growth—particularly goods vehicles—and public expenditure on road infrastructure in India. Using secondary data from official government publications for the period 2010–2023, the analysis employs descriptive trend evaluation, compound annual growth rate (CAGR) comparison, and correlation estimation. Findings indicate that total registered motor vehicles increased from approximately 128 million in 2010 to over 354 million in 2022, while goods vehicles more than doubled from 6.4 million to 15.5 million. During the same period, central government allocation to road transport and highways increased nearly tenfold, rising from around ₹31,000 crore in 2010–11 to above ₹3 lakh crore in recent years. Although fiscal commitment has expanded substantially, the temporal and compositional patterns of expenditure suggest a stronger emphasis on capital expansion relative to gradual maintenance alignment. The study concludes that rising traffic load, particularly from heavy vehicles, plausibly contributes to infrastructure stress, highlighting the need for balanced planning between expansion and sustained maintenance.
Keywords Road Infrastructure, Vehicle Population Growth, Goods Vehicles, Public Expenditure, Transport Economics
Field Mathematics > Economy / Commerce
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-14
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.71405
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