Govt directs NHAI to focus on upgrading existing national highways

Govt directs NHAI to focus on upgrading existing national highways

New Delhi: The government has directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to focus on upgrading the existing national highways, amid increasing concerns over their maintenance and upkeep. It marks a shift from the current practice of the NHAI focusing solely on the development of new highways and expressways under the Bharatmala Pariyojana and … Read more

India to increase road toll charges from Monday

India to increase road toll charges from Monday

India will hike road toll charges across the country by 3-5% from Monday, officials said, after putting the annual increase on hold in April due to the country’s general elections. Toll charges in India are revised annually in line with inflation and highway operators put notices in local newspapers announcing hikes of 3% to 5% … Read more

FASTag KYC: FASTags with incomplete KYC to get deactivated by banks after Jan 31: Govt

FASTag KYC: FASTags with incomplete KYC to get deactivated by banks after Jan 31: Govt

FASTags with a valid balance but an incomplete KYC will get deactivated or blacklisted by banks post-January 31, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said on Monday. To enhance the efficiency of the electronic toll collection system and provide seamless movement at the toll plazas, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has taken the … Read more