Synopsis Means of transport and communication are like arteries for survival of human beings. as basic infrastructural facilities, these can help the national advancement and development. The present book is intended to serve as authoritative reference work on the subject, Introduction; Transport and communication ; Shipping; Ship building and Ship repair; Light houses; Inland water transport; Ports ; Roads development; Road research; Administration; and Service directory under Telecom Commission - like topics are dealt in depth in this book.