Digital Payments
The Government of India has amended the National Highways Fee Rules to incentivize digital payments at toll plazas for non-FASTag users. Starting November 15, 2025, vehicles without a valid FASTag will incur a fee of twice the applicable user fee if paid in cash, while payments made via UPI will
NHAI
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to enhance transparency and ease of commuting for National Highway users by installing Project Information Sign Boards featuring Quick Response (QR) Codes. These boards will provide essential project-specific information, including highway details, emergency helpline numbers, and nearby facilities. The initiative aims
NHAI
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) organized a day-long training program in New Delhi for Road Safety Officers and Auditors, focusing on strategies to reduce road accident fatalities. The training included the use of advanced technology such as drone-based AI for accident analysis and emphasized the importance of engineering
FASTag
The Government has amended the National Highways Fee Rules to introduce a FASTag Annual Pass for non-commercial vehicles, effective from August 15, 2025. The pass, costing Rs. 3000, allows for unlimited travel across National Highway and National Expressway fee plazas for one year or up to 200 crossings. This initiative
User Fee
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has clarified that no user fee is charged from two wheelers at toll plazas on National Highways and National Expressways. This statement addresses recent fake news circulating on social media. User fees are only applicable to vehicles with four or more wheels, as
FASTag
The FASTag Annual Pass, launched on August 15, 2025, has quickly gained over five lakh users, with Tamil Nadu leading in purchases. The Rajmargyatra app has also achieved significant success, ranking #23 overall and #2 in the travel category on Google Play Store, with over 15 lakh downloads and a
National Highways
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is focused on the development and maintenance of National Highways (NHs) to connect aspirational and tribal districts. Since April 2014, over 1,08,743 km of NHs have been constructed, including 4,775 km in tribal areas. A study indicates that every rupee
Road Infrastructure
Minister of State Shri Harsh Malhotra announced the expansion of India's national highways from 91,000 km in 2014 to over 1.46 lakh km, making it the second-largest road network globally. The government has significantly increased spending on road infrastructure, creating millions of jobs and focusing on
NHAI
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is implementing proactive measures to manage National Highways during the monsoon season, focusing on flood preparedness. A 15-day inspection drive is underway to identify vulnerable areas prone to waterlogging and landslides. NHAI is cleaning rainwater harvesting structures, repairing potholes, and mobilizing emergency equipment.