About the Scheme

• The Setu Bharatam scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2016. It was an initiative to make all national highways free of various railway crossings.
• The scheme was launched with the focus towards the importance of road safety. The initiative aims at developing stronger infrastructure with proper planning and implementation. 
• This project aims to replace railway crossings on National Highways by Road over Bridges (ROBs) /Road Under Bridges (RUBs).

Why in News?

• Administrative approval and financial sanction for construction of 123 nos of RoBs/RuBs have been accorded till date under Setu Bharatam Programme.

Reference:

1. https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1782187