Question
Distinguish between national highways and state highways.
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S.No.
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National Highways
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State Highways
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(i)
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National highways link all major cities of extreme parts of the country. These are the primary road systems.
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Roads linking a state capital with different district headquarters are known as State Highways.
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(ii)
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They are maintained by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD).
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These roads are constructed and maintained by the State Public Works Department (PWD) in state and union territories.
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(iii)
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They are of national natural importance.
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They serve the need of states.
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