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The central government has approved a significant infrastructure project in Telangana, aiming to widen stretches of National Highway 63 and National Highway 563 under different operational models. This ambitious project spans a total of 190.76 km and involves a capital investment of INR 7597.16 crore. The project is
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reviewed the maintenance of 11,672 km of National Highways in Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing timely execution and quality standards. Source: Original Link
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Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari conducted a comprehensive review of the quality and maintenance of National Highways in Maharashtra and Goa, with extensive discussions on execution timelines, quality standards, and advanced construction techniques to enhance infrastructure efficiency and safety. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has introduced new rules for overloaded vehicles on National Highways to enforce compliance and ensure infrastructure protection. Starting April 15, 2026, vehicles exceeding permissible load limits will be subject to a revised fee structure based on the percentage overload, determined using scientific weighment
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In an effort to enhance safety and improve the user experience on National Highways, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with several commercial vehicle aggregator platforms. This collaboration aims to integrate technology solutions, such as the 'Rajmargyatra App', to facilitate
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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways announced that the FASTag Annual Pass has surpassed 50 lakh users and recorded over 26.55 crore transactions since its launch in August 2025. This growth highlights the increasing acceptance of the pass among vehicle owners for seamless and economical travel across India&
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The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has announced the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Road Safety and initiatives such as Advanced Traffic Management Systems to reduce accidents on National Highways. The government is implementing high-tech systems, safety features, and awareness programs to enhance road safety across India.
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The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has significantly expanded the National Highways network from 91,287 km in 2014 to 146,572 km. The development of highways, which boosts connectivity across urban, rural, and industrial regions, has notably increased India's logistics efficiency. Research from institutions such as
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As of December 2025, India issued 11.86 Crore FASTags, collecting over 98% of user fees electronically on National Highways. FASTag transactions average Rs.186 Crores daily, streamlining traffic flow at toll plazas and reducing congestion significantly. Initiatives such as Annual Passes and a proposed barrier-free tolling system aim to
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has extended the 'Clean Toilet Picture Challenge' for National Highway users until June 30, 2026. This initiative, which encourages travelers to report unclean toilet facilities at toll plazas, aims to improve cleanliness and user experience. Participants can upload geo-tagged and time-stamped
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has identified critical mobile network coverage issues affecting national highways and sought the intervention of the Department of Telecommunications and Telecom Regulatory Authority of India. This move addresses public safety concerns and is aimed at ensuring effective highway operations, emergency responses, and digital
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched Raajmarg Infra Investment Managers Pvt. Ltd. (RIIMPL) to manage the upcoming Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT), aimed at enhancing public investment in National Highway infrastructure. This initiative, which includes partnerships with major banks, seeks to unlock the monetization potential of highway