Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

October 15, 2026 10:22 PM

India, Japan hold talks on closer ties in road infra sector

The India-Japan Joint Working Group (JWG) on Roads and Road Transportation Sector held deliberations in New Delhi on Thursday to facilitate the exchange of technical knowledge, experience, and best practices between the two countries, while exploring opportunities for enhanced collaboration in the planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of road infrastructure. The meeting reaffirmed the importance of India–Japan cooperation in advancing road and transport infrastructure through tec...

October 5, 2026 2:57 PM

Nitin Gadkari inaugurates Chintan Shivir 2026, calls for safer, greener highways and better project planning

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday inaugurated Chintan Shivir 2026 in Gujarat’s Ekta Nagar, calling for stronger project planning, integrated road safety measures and wider adoption of technology to deliver high-quality, sustainable highway infrastructure. The two-day national conclave on highway infrastructure is being held at Tent City 2 near the Statue of Unity in Narmada district under the motto “Gatishakti se Pragati”. It brings together state Tran...

September 29, 2026 12:06 PM

FASTag annual pass crosses one crore milestone since August 2025 launch

The FASTag Annual Pass has crossed the milestone of one crore passes issued since its launch on August 15, 2025, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) said on Monday. "The milestone reflects growing acceptance of the Annual Pass among private vehicle owners for providing a seamless and economical travel option on the National Highways and Expressways," added the Ministry. The annual pass has been introduced as a seamless and economical travel option for non-commercial vehicle own...

September 15, 2026 5:00 PM

₹10,998-crore Varuna Elevated Corridor to Transform Varanasi’s Transport Network

The ₹10,998-crore, 43.218-km Varuna Elevated Corridor in Varanasi is set to transform the city’s transport network by providing an alternative high-capacity route between NH-31 and the Varanasi Ring Road along the Varuna River. Following the Union Cabinet’s approval in July, the project is expected to ease congestion on existing urban roads and improve connectivity across the city. The predominantly elevated 6/4-lane corridor will be developed by the National Highways Authority of India (...

September 9, 2026 6:10 PM

NHAI mandates 80% plantation and 90% survival rate for highway completion certification

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has tightened compliance requirements for plantation and landscaping along National Highway projects, making adequate plantation a key condition for the issuance of the Provisional Certificate of Completion (PCC) or Provisional Commercial Operation Date (PCOD). Under the revised guidelines, plantation must cover at least 80% of the available Right of Way (ROW) earmarked for plantation, while the saplings planted must have a minimum 90% survival ra...

August 18, 2026 7:01 PM

Guwahati–Tezpur Corridor to boost Assam’s tea, tourism and trade; Rs 8,970-crore highway project to cut travel time by half

The proposed 135.87-km four-lane, access-controlled Guwahati–Tezpur Corridor in Assam is set to strengthen the movement of passengers and freight while giving a major push to the state’s tea industry, tourism, trade and regional connectivity. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) earlier this month approved the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways’ proposal for the corridor, which will connect Baihata Chariali near Guwahati with Tezpur, excluding the 15.11-km Mangaldoi Bypas...

August 18, 2026 6:58 PM

NHAI expands digital FASTag Local Pass facility to 121 toll plazas nationwide

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has expanded its online FASTag Local Pass facility to 121 toll plazas across the country, allowing eligible commuters to apply for monthly passes digitally through the Rajmargyatra mobile app. The initiative is aimed at making National Highway travel more convenient by eliminating the need for eligible local commuters to visit toll plazas and submit physical documents for obtaining a Local Pass. Under the digital system, residents living within a...

August 5, 2026 8:47 PM

Where heritage meets modern mobility: How the Ganga Elevated Corridor will transform Varanasi

Varanasi, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities and India's spiritual capital, is set for a major infrastructure transformation with the construction of a 46.039-km six-lane Greenfield Ganga Elevated Corridor. Approved by the Union Cabinet on July 15, 2026 at an estimated cost of ₹14,447.64 crore, the project aims to modernise urban mobility while preserving the city's cultural and spiritual heritage. Welcoming more than 15 crore pilgrims and tourists annually, Varanasi has ...

August 2, 2026 2:28 PM

NHAI introduces barrier-free tolling at Shahjahanpur Plaza on Delhi–Jaipur Highway

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has successfully implemented the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system at Shahjahanpur Toll Plaza on the Delhi–Jaipur section of National Highway-48, making travel from Manesar to Jaipur completely barrier-free. With the rollout at Shahjahanpur, the toll plaza has become the third on the Delhi–Jaipur corridor in Rajasthan to adopt the MLFF system, following Daulatpura and Manoharpura toll plazas. According to the Ministry of Road Transpo...

July 30, 2026 9:57 PM

NHAI launches nationwide initiative to develop world-class public toilets at toll plazas

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched a nationwide initiative to develop world-class public toilet facilities at toll plazas across the country, introducing a technology-driven, performance-based maintenance framework aimed at improving hygiene, accessibility and commuter convenience on the National Highway network. The initiative seeks to upgrade sanitation facilities through innovative performance-based contracts that will ensure high standards of cleanliness, functiona...