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February 20, 2026 6:08 PM

Govt likely to discontinue cash payments at National Highways from April 1

The government on Friday said that the NHAI is contemplating to completely discontinue cash transactions at the National Highway fee plazas across the country from April 1, 2026. The move will develop a fully digital National Highway tolling ecosystem. Post implementation, all toll payments at National Highway fee plazas will be processed exclusively through digital modes using FASTag or Unified Payments Interface (UPI). According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the proposed m...

February 17, 2026 4:54 PM

NHAI to develop ‘Bee Corridors’ along national highways to boost pollinator conservation

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to create pollinator or “Bee Corridors” along national highways as part of its sustainable infrastructure programme. The project marks a shift from ornamental roadside plantations to ecological vegetation, with continuous stretches of bee-friendly plants and flowering trees aimed at ensuring year-round availability of nectar and pollen. The initiative is intended to address growing ecological stres...

January 21, 2026 3:12 PM

NHAI’s 4 Guinness World Records reflects India’s rising engineering excellence: Minister

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) creating four Guinness World Records — enabled by advanced technology and stringent quality standards — reflects India’s rising engineering excellence and execution capability, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said. The NHAI this month successfully created four Guinness World Records in its ongoing construction work on the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor of National Highway-544G. "Under the visionary leadership of Prime Mi...

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...

January 1, 2026 7:28 PM

NHAI discontinues KYV requirement for new car FASTags from February 1

The National Highways Authority of India has announced a major public relief measure by discontinuing the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process for cars under the Car/Jeep/Van category for all new FASTag issuances from February 1. The decision aims to enhance public convenience and eliminate post-activation issues faced by highway users, who were required to complete KYV procedures even after FASTag issuance despite having valid vehicle documents. According to NHAI, the move will benefit a large num...

December 15, 2025 5:45 PM

NHAI steps up safety measures on National Highways amid foggy conditions

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has implemented a series of measures to improve visibility and enhance road safety on National Highways during the winter season, when dense fog often reduces visibility and increases the risk of accidents. According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the mitigation steps have been broadly classified into two categories—engineering measures and safety awareness initiatives. Under engineering measures, NHAI has undertaken the reinst...

December 2, 2025 6:02 PM

NHAI Signs MoU with Reliance Jio to Deploy Telecom-Based Safety Alert System Across National Highways

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Reliance Jio to introduce a telecom-based safety alert system across the National Highway network. The initiative is aimed at enhancing road safety and improving the commuting experience for highway users. Under the initiative, travellers on National Highways will receive advance warnings on their mobile phones as they approach risk-prone locations, including accident-prone stretches, stra...

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 30, 2025 5:09 PM

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

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has achieved a substantial saving of ₹2,062 crore in toll collection costs during the financial year 2024–25, reflecting a major improvement in efficiency and transparency across its tolling operations. According to official data, the cost of toll collection at public-funded plazas decreased from ₹4,736 crore in FY 2023–24 to ₹2,674 crore in FY 2024–25 — a reduction of nearly 44 percent. Consequently, the cost of toll collection as a...

October 24, 2025 5:09 PM

NHAI to display monthly and annual pass information at all toll plazas

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has directed its field offices to prominently display information about the availability of Local Monthly Pass and Annual Pass facilities at all toll plazas across the National Highway network under its jurisdiction. The move aims to enhance transparency and raise awareness among highway users about the rates, eligibility, and procedures for availing of these concessional passes, which are designed to make regular commuting on National Highways mo...