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Development of a Maintenance Management System for Low Volume Rural Road Networks in Himachal Pradesh, India

Author(s) Mr. vivek dhiman, Dr. vimal kumar gupta
Country India
Abstract Rural roads are the lifelines of India’s rural economy, linking agricultural regions with markets and promoting social inclusion. However, their long-term sustainability is challenged by inadequate maintenance and resource constraints. This paper presents the development of a Maintenance Management System (MMS) designed specifically for low-volume rural roads. The proposed MMS integrates engineering evaluation, multi-criteria decision analysis using the Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (FAHP), and an optimization framework for resource allocation. Three modules were designed: (i) identification of critical road sections, (ii) selection of critical maintenance activities, and (iii) allocation of limited resources. The system was implemented and validated using data from a PMGSY rural road network in Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh, India. The results revealed a 25–30% improvement in maintenance prioritization efficiency and up to 20% savings in resource expenditure compared to traditional methods. The developed framework provides a practical, cost-effective, and scalable solution for maintenance planning in developing regions.
Keywords Rural road network, Maintenance management system, Low volume roads, Fuzzy AHP, Optimization, PMGSY, Pavement condition, Resource allocation
Field Engineering
Published In Volume 16, Issue 4, October-December 2025
Published On 2025-11-15
DOI https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i4.9225
Short DOI https://doi.org/hbbm2h
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