Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, on Tuesday launched the upgraded RAJMARG PRAVESH portal, aiming to streamline and digitise the process of obtaining No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for access and utility works along National Highways. The revamped platform is designed to ensure faster approvals, improved transparency,…
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NHAI to Create India’s First Bee Corridors
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has unveiled a first-of-its-kind ‘Bee Corridor’ initiative aimed at transforming highway plantations into ecological lifelines for pollinators. Moving beyond ornamental greenery, NHAI plans to develop dedicated pollinator corridors along National Highways to support honeybees and other vital species. The initiative marks a significant…
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NHAI, Konkan Railway Join Hands for Integrated Infrastructure
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening integrated infrastructure development across India. The agreement, inked at NHAI Headquarters in New Delhi, seeks to leverage the combined technical expertise of both organizations to enhance…
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India Updates CMV Rules to Enforce Toll Fee Payments
The Government of India has introduced the Central Motor Vehicles (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026 to strengthen compliance with toll fee payments on National Highways. Under the amended rules, vehicles with pending user fees will face restrictions on obtaining No Objection Certificates (NOC), renewing fitness certificates, or securing National Permits, aiming…
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MoRTH 2025: Smarter, Cheaper Highway Travel
India’s national highways have expanded rapidly over the last decade, bringing faster connectivity and economic growth. However, this expansion also led to a familiar frustration for commuters long queues at toll plazas and unpredictable travel costs. In 2025, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), working closely with the…
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NHAI Sets Four Guinness World Records on NH-544G Corridor
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), in collaboration with M/s Rajpath Infracon Private Limited, has set four Guinness World Records on the under-construction Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor (NH-544G), demonstrating engineering excellence and construction prowess. These achievements mark a landmark moment for India’s road infrastructure sector. Record-Breaking Feats On 6th January…
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NHAI Launches Internship Program to Train Future Highway Professionals
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), in collaboration with the Department of Higher Education, Government of India, has launched a pioneering Internship Program aimed at nurturing the next generation of infrastructure professionals. This initiative provides engineering students with hands-on, real-world experience in India’s largest National Highway development ecosystem. Dedicated…
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NTH–NHAI MoU to Boost Quality Assurance in Highway Projects
In a significant step towards strengthening quality assurance and transparency in India’s national highway projects, the National Test House (NTH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The collaboration aims to reinforce scientific testing, third-party inspection and quality control mechanisms in highway…
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NHAI’s Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust Gets SEBI Nod
New Delhi, December 24: In a major boost to India’s infrastructure monetization program, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) as a Public Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT). The move is expected…
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87-km Bottleneck Delays ₹1 Lakh Crore Delhi–Mumbai Expressway
The ambitious Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, envisioned as India’s fastest and most transformative road corridor, has hit a significant roadblock. Despite nearing completion across most states, a short 87-kilometre stretch in Gujarat has delayed the full operationalisation of the ₹1.04 lakh crore project by nearly four years, raising concerns within the Ministry…