Insurance Surety Bonds
The Insurance Surety Bonds (ISB) issued for NHAI contracts have surpassed Rs. 10,000 crore, with 12 insurance companies issuing approximately 1,600 ISBs as Bid Security and 207 as Performance Security. A workshop was held to promote ISB and Electronic Bank Guarantee (eBG) adoption, highlighting their cost-effectiveness and potential
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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
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is undertaking restoration work on the Kiratpur-Pandoh-Kullu-Manali section of NH-21 in Himachal Pradesh, following severe floods and cloudbursts that caused significant damage. The restoration will address ten completely washed away and five partially damaged locations, ensuring connectivity to the tourist town of Manali.
Project Aarohan
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched 'Project Aarohan' in collaboration with Vertis Infrastructure Trust to support the education of children of toll plaza employees. The initiative aims to provide scholarships, mentorship, and career guidance to economically disadvantaged students, including girls and first-generation learners. The first
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has terminated the contract of a toll collection agency for misbehaving with army personnel at Bhuni Toll Plaza. The agency has been debarred from bidding for one year and fined Rs. 20 lakhs. NHAI has issued strict instructions to all toll agencies to
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has taken strict action against the toll collection agency M/s Dharam Singh for misbehaving with army personnel at Bhuni Toll Plaza. Following a verbal altercation that escalated into a fight on August 17, 2025, NHAI imposed a penalty of Rs. 20 lakhs
FASTag
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has successfully implemented the FASTag Annual Pass facility at 1,150 toll plazas across the country, starting from August 15, 2025. The initiative aims to enhance the travel experience for users by providing a one-time fee payment option for tolls, eliminating the need
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has released its second Sustainability Report for the fiscal year 2023-24, showcasing its commitment to environmental sustainability. The report highlights NHAI's integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, and extensive tree plantation efforts. It
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has streamlined its policy for reporting and blacklisting 'loose FASTags', also known as 'tag-in-hand', to improve tolling operations. This initiative aims to address issues caused by improperly fixed FASTags, which lead to lane congestion and operational disruptions. NHAI has
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) organized a tree plantation drive, planting approximately 17,000 trees along the Faridabad-Noida International Airport Corridor to promote environmental sustainability as part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0' campaign. Key officials, including Minister Nitin Gadkari, emphasized the importance
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has suspended a contractor, an authority engineer, and an NHAI official due to the distressed condition of the pavement on the Amritsar-Jamnagar Economic Corridor in Gujarat. The contractor, M/s CDS Infra Projects Limited, is debarred from future bids and faces a monetary
Amarnath Yatra
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) held a video conference meeting to review the preparedness for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, focusing on the 228 km Jammu-Srinagar section of NH-44. Led by NHAI Chairman Santosh Kumar Yadav, the meeting emphasized road safety measures, deployment of Quick Response Teams, and coordination