National Highways Authority of India

May 15, 2026 6:24 PM

NHAI’s ‘Project Saksham’ empowers rural women through skill development and employment

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), in partnership with Vertis Foundation, is expanding its women-focused skill development initiative ‘Project Saksham’ to promote sustainable livelihoods and inclusive growth in rural communities connected to India’s highway network. The initiative aims to empower rural women and underserved youth by providing industry-relevant vocational training, employment opportunities and pathways to long-term financial independence. According to NHAI, ...

April 28, 2026 7:08 PM

NHAI issues heatwave guidelines to protect highway workers, ensure safe operations

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has rolled out comprehensive guidelines to safeguard workers and ensure uninterrupted operations on national highways amid rising temperatures and ongoing heatwave conditions across the country. The measures, which apply to construction sites, maintenance projects, and toll plazas, mandate contractors, concessionaires, and toll operators to adopt safety protocols aimed at minimizing heat-related risks for workers and commuters. Under the new guid...

April 27, 2026 10:12 PM

Khambatki Ghat twin tunnel nears completion, promises safer and faster travel on Pune-Satara highway

The long-troubled Khambatki Ghat stretch on the Pune-Satara highway is set for a major transformation, with the new six-lane twin-tube tunnel project nearing completion and trial operations already underway on one side. Developed by the National Highways Authority of India on NH-48, the Khambatki Ghat tunnel aims to replace a historically congested and accident-prone route with modern, high-capacity infrastructure. With overall physical progress reaching 86 per cent, the project is expected to ...

April 8, 2026 10:37 PM

NHAI to develop ‘Arogya Van’ along highways to boost biodiversity and promote medicinal plants

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a new initiative to develop ‘Arogya Van’ - thematic plantations of medicinal trees - on vacant land parcels along national highways, in a move aimed at enhancing biodiversity and promoting ecological sustainability. The initiative seeks to create green corridors enriched with medicinal plant species that support pollinators, birds and microfauna, thereby strengthening ecosystem resilience along highway networks. In the first pha...

March 24, 2026 11:22 AM

NHAI awards Rs 368.85 crore contract for Azamgarh South-East Bypass to ease congestion and boost connectivity

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has awarded a contract for the construction of a 15-kilometre-long four-lane South–East Bypass for Azamgarh, aimed at improving regional connectivity and easing traffic congestion in the city. The project, valued at ₹368.85 crore, has been awarded to Kaluwala Construction Private Limited and will be executed under the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) mode. According to the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, the bypass w...

January 6, 2026 3:24 PM

NHAI seeks urgent steps to improve mobile connectivity on National Highways

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has sought urgent intervention from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to address persistent mobile network connectivity gaps across several stretches of National Highways, particularly in greenfield and remote areas. In a communication to DoT and TRAI, NHAI highlighted the public safety risks and strategic importance of ensuring reliable mobile connectivity along highway corridors. It c...

December 24, 2025 5:35 PM

NHAI gets SEBI nod for Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust as public InvIT

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its sponsored Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) to operate as a public Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT). According to an official release, the approval marks a key step in NHAI’s asset monetisation programme, aimed at unlocking the monetisation potential of national highway assets while creating a long-term investment instrument primarily for retail and ...

October 30, 2025 9:00 PM

NHAI saves Rs 2,062 crore in toll collection costs in FY 2024–25

In a major achievement reflecting improved efficiency and transparency in toll operations, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) announced a reduction of ₹2,062 crore in the cost of toll collection at public-funded toll plazas during the financial year 2024–25. According to official data, the cost of toll collection fell from ₹4,736 crore in FY 2023-24 to ₹2,674 crore in FY 2024-25, marking a 44% decline. In percentage terms, the cost dropped from 17.27% of total toll revenue ...

October 3, 2025 10:09 PM

NHAI to install QR code sign boards on highways to improve transparency and commuter convenience

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Friday announced plans to install QR code-enabled Project Information Sign Boards across National Highway stretches in a bid to enhance transparency, road safety, and commuter convenience. The new vertical QR code sign boards will allow highway users to scan and instantly access project-specific details, including National Highway number, chainage, project length, construction and maintenance timelines, and contact details of the Highway Patrol...

July 15, 2025 7:20 PM

NHAI releases second sustainability report, showcases green milestones

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has released its second consecutive Sustainability Report for the financial year 2023–24, reaffirming its strong commitment towards environmental sustainability and responsible infrastructure development. The report, launched by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, highlights NHAI’s integrated framework for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices and its alignment with India’s global commitments under t...