The stretch between Jaipur and Delhi has seen immense industrial activity and is crucial as part of the golden quadrilateral. “Ever since that road became six lanes, traffic here has reduced and accidents have come down,” says Sai. Next to them is the road which goes to places between Delhi and Jaipur and beyond. Their shop was pushed nearly 200 metres inside from the main road, and business has dwindled to nearly half. “It used to be a single road long, long ago,” says Ram Mohan, 75, sitting outside his shop, where he once sold cement.

Source: Indian Express July 23, 2016 19:30 UTC