Joshi’s drive from Bharat Mandapam to Gadkari’s residence spotlights the government’s push for hydrogen adoption and clean mobility. Union Ministers Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi and Nitin Jairam Gadkari showcased India’s commitment to clean mobility by taking a joint ride in the Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in New Delhi on Tuesday. Joshi, Minister...
Category: Roads & Highways
Post
Post
Bharatmala Pariyojana Executes 61% of Phase‑I Highway Targets, Boosts Freight Speed and Connectivity
India’s national highway network has expanded from 132,499 km in March 2019 to 146,560 km, the Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways has disclosed. Out of 34,800 km planned under the first phase of Bharatmala Pariyojana, 21,248 km have been constructed up to September 2025 under 796 awarded projects, Union Minister for Road Transport...
Post
NHAI Partners Reliance Jio to Launch Telecom‑Based Safety Alerts on National Highways
The initial pilot will support risk‑zone identification and alert thresholds under select NHAI regional offices, while fully complying with regulatory provisions and data‑protection requirements. To enhance safety and deliver a seamless travel experience, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), India’s apex highway development agency, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Reliance Jio...
Post
NHAI Launches RIIMPL to Drive Public InvIT for Highway Monetisation
RIIMPL will establish governance frameworks aligned with SEBI regulations, with the first public issuance of units for retail investors expected in February 2026. In a major step toward strengthening road asset monetisation and expanding investment opportunities in national highway infrastructure, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is establishing the Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT)...
Post
NHAI Launches Fortnightly Updates for Projects Under Bidding
The disclosure, spanning 55 projects across 2,269 km with a capital cost of ₹1.19 trillion, comes in response to Union Minister Nitin Jairam Gadkari’s recent call for transparency and accountability in highway construction and maintenance. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the country’s highway development and implementation agency, has published a comprehensive list of...
Post
IRB InvIT Fund Acquires Three Highway Assets Worth ₹84.36 Billion, Expands Portfolio to Nine Projects
With this, three highway assets of the IRB Infrastructure Trust, located in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan, have now become part of the IRB InvIT Fund’s asset portfolio. IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd (IRBL), India’s largest multinational transport infrastructure developer in the highways sector, announced late Thursday that its sponsored IRB InvIT Fund has completed the...
Post
Gadkari Calls for Accountability and Innovation to Build World-Class Roads
The Road Transport and Highways Minister announced that details of project officials, contractors, and developers will be made public to strengthen transparency and citizen oversight. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has called for greater accountability from contractors, consultants, and officials to ensure that India’s highways are built and maintained to world-class...
Post
Toll Revenues Surge to ₹491.9 Billion in Jan-Sept 2025, Driven by Higher Traffic and Revised User Fees: ICRA Analytics
The regional distribution of toll revenue has remained broadly stable over the past three years, with western and southern corridors consistently accounting for more than half of India’s national toll collections. India’s national highway network has recorded robust growth in toll revenue and traffic volumes over the past two years, with collections rising nearly 16...
Post
NHAI to Display Toll Pass Details at Fee Plazas to Boost Transparency and Ease Travel
The initiative aims to ensure that highway users are fully informed about the availability, pricing, and application process for concessional toll passes, making travel more economical, transparent, and hassle-free. In a move to enhance transparency and improve commuter awareness, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has directed its field offices to prominently display detailed...
Post
NHAI to Deploy Network Survey Vehicles for 20,000-Plus km Highway Audit Across 23 States
Qualified firms with expertise in pavement condition assessment and digital infrastructure mapping have been invited to bid for the initiative, which aims to enhance commuter experience through improved road surface quality and highway upkeep. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the country’s premier highway development and maintenance agency, will deploy Network Survey Vehicles (NSVs)...