Roads

The Government has undertaken 55 rail projects worth Rs.45,883.2 crore and 15 projects worth Rs.2,899 crore for enhancing port connectivity at various Major and Minor ports.

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will monetize completed National Highways that have a toll collection track record of at least one year under a new trust company.

India needs to reduce the time taken in drafting the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for construction of roads and highways which will not only ensure faster turnaround but will also help in reducing costs.

A long-term goal dedicated to the infrastructure sector will have a corresponding long-term impact on the Indian economy, said Minister of State, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, General Dr V.K. Singh (Retd).

The Indian Electric Bus Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 37.6% during the forecast period of 2017-2024 from around US$47.35 million in 2018.

S&P Global Ratings affirmed its 'BBB-' long-term issuer credit rating on National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The outlook on the rating is stable.

Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu has taken over as Chairman, National Highways Authority of India from 28 Oct 2018, bringing his vast experience in infrastructure.

The Asian Development Bank and the Indian Government has signed a US$190 million loan to upgrade 754 km of state highways and major district roads (MDRs) to two-lane or intermediate-lane standards that will benefit about 26 million people in 14...

Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has directed officials of National Highways Authority of India to speed up the implementation of projects through faster decision making and stricter monitoring.

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has embarked upon a mission for utilising waste plastic in a big way in highway construction and have mobilized nearly 26,000 people across the country for spreading awareness on plastic waste management.