Community-led initiatives transform rural roads management in India.
The goal of the Madhya Pradesh Rural Connectivity Project in India is to improve the durability and resilience of rural roads and enhance the management capacity of the MP Rural Road Development Authority. To address negative impacts, the project includes measures such as community support for vulnerable groups, assistance for asset creation, and involvement of local communities in decision-making processes. The project also emphasizes consultations with the community for asset relocation or construction, advance notice for asset removal, and clearance of encroachments.