Distinguish between national highways and state highways.

National Highways

State Highways

1.    They join the state capitals.

2.    They have been extended upto border countries such as Nepal, Myanmar and Pakistan.

3.    They are under the control of Central or Public Work Department and are managed by Central Government.

4.    They cross through states.

5.    Total length of national highways in India is about 65,000 kms.

1.    They join nearly every big city.

2.    They have been extended to national highways.

3.    They are under Public Works Department (PWD) and are managed by State Governments.

4.    They are limited to state boundaries only.

5.    Total length of state highways in India is about 1,32,000 kms.