ANNUAL REPORT

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NEW DELHI
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Table of Contents
Sl. No. CHAPTER PAGE NO.
I Introduction 5-7
II Year 2024-25 at a Glance 9 - 18
III Road Development 21 - 30
IV Logistics and Allied Highway Infrastructure 31 - 37
V Development of National Highways in the North Eastern Region 41 - 49
VI Road Transport 51 - 71
VII Road Safety 73 - 83
VIII Research and Training 85 - 92
IX Administration and Finance 95 - 104
X Implementation of Of icial Language Policy 105 - 107
XI Implementation of Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995 109
XII International Cooperation 111 - 113
XIII Other Activities and Campaigns 115 - 116

APPENDIX
Appendix 1 Subjects Allocated to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways 119 - 120
Appendix 2 List of State-wise National Highways in the Country 121 - 124
Appendix 3 Allocation and Release under CRIF 125
Information regarding Number of Government Employees including SC/ST/OBC
Appendix 4 126
Employees
Appendix 5 Statement Showing the State-wise Disbursement of National Permit Fee 127
Appendix 6 Major Head-wise Expenditure 128
Source of Funds as per the Statement of Central Transactions (SCT) during Last
Appendix 7 129
Four Years in respect of Revenue Receipts

Appendix 8 Head-wise Details of Revenue Receipts for the Last Four Years 130

Appendix 9 Highlights of Accounts 131

Appendix 10 Statement Showing the State-wise Distribution of All India Tourist Permit (AITP) Fee 132

Appendix 11 Total Number of Registered Motor Vehicles in India: 2003 to 2022 133

Appendix 12 Number of Road Accidents and Persons Involved: 2005 to 2022 134
Appendix 13 Total Road Length and Percentage Share of Each Category of Road (1951-2020) 135
Appendix 14 Combined Physical Performance of SRTUs 136
Appendix 15 Status of Pending C&AG Audit Paras 137 - 139

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CHAPTER - I
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Ministry of Road Transport and Highways was formed in 2009 by bifurcating the erstwhile
Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways into two independent Ministries, i.e.,
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and Ministry of Shipping.
1.2 Historical Background
Ü The Department of War Transport was formed in July, 1942 by the bifurcation of the then
Department of communications into two Departments viz., (i) Department of Posts and (ii)
Department of War Transport.
Ü In the year 1957, the Department of War Transport was re-named as Ministry of Transport
Communications and Department of Transport was Placed under it.
Ü The Ministry of Transport was renamed as the Department of Transport, Shipping and Tourism
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in the Ministry of Transport and Aviation on the 25 January, 1966.
Ü The Ministry of Transport and Aviation was bifurcated into the Ministry of Shipping and
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Transport and Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation w.e.f. 13 March, 1967.
Ü On re-organization of Ministries/ Departments, the erstwhile Ministry of Transport and
Shipping became the Department of Surface Transport under the Ministry of Transport w.e.f.
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25 September, 1985.
Ü On further re-organization of Ministries/ Departments, the Department of Surface Transport
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under Ministry of Transport was renamed as Ministry of Surface Transport w.e.f. 22 October,
1986.
Ü The Ministry of Surface Transport was subsequently re-organized into departments, namely
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the Department of Shipping and the Department of Road Transport and Highways w.e.f. 15
October, 1999.
Ü The Ministry of Surface Transport was bifurcated into two Ministries viz. Ministry of Shipping
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and Ministry of Road Transport & Highways w.e.f. 17 November, 2000.
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Ü The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways and the Ministry of Shipping were merged on 2
September, 2004 into a single Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport & Highways with two
Departments - Department of Shipping and Department of Road Transport & Highways.

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 Ü The Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport & Highways was again bifurcated into two
independent Ministries by converting the Department of Shipping and Department of Road
Transport & Highways into separate independent Ministries viz. Ministry of Shipping and
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways in 2009.
1.3 Road Transport is a critical infrastructure for the economic development of a country. It impacts
the pace, structure and pattern of development. The tasks and responsibilities of the Ministry of
Road Transport and Highways encompass, inter alia, construction and maintenance of National
Highways (NHs); administration of the National Highways Act,1956; National Highways
Authority of India Act, 1988; National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection)
Rules, 2008; Motor Vehicles Act, 1988; and Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989, as also
formulation of broad policies relating to road transport and automotive norms, besides making
arrangements for movement of vehicular traffic with neighbouring countries.
1.4 The capacity of National Highways in term of handling traffic (passenger and goods) needs to keep
pace with economic growth. India has the second largest road network in the World of about 63.45
lakh km. This comprises National Highways, Expressways, State Highways, Major District
Roads, Other District Roads and Village Roads as under:

National Highways 1,46,195 km

State Highways 1,79,535 km*
Other Roads 60,19,723 km*
Total 63,45,453 km
* Source: Basic Road Statistics of India (2018-19)

1.5 Historically, investments in the transport sector have been made by the Government. However, in
order to encourage private sector participation, the Ministry has laid down comprehensive policy
guidelines for private sector participation in the development of National Highways.

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ORGANISATION
1.7 Associated Offices
1.7.1 National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) was set up through an Act of Parliament,
namely the National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988. The NHAI is responsible for the
development, maintenance and management of the National Highways entrusted to it and for
matters related or incidental thereto. The NHAI became operational in February, 1995.
1.7.2 National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (NHIDCL)
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The Cabinet, in its meeting held on 13 March, 2014, approved the setting up and
operationalization of a new corporate entity, the NHIDCL, under the Ministry of Road Transport
and Highways to exclusively carry out the task of construction/ up-grading/widening of National
Highways in parts of the country which share international boundaries with neighboring countries
in order to promote regional connectivity on a sustainable basis.
1.7.3 Indian Roads Congress (IRC)
The IRC was formally registered as a Society on 24th September, 1937 under the Societies
Registration Act of 1860 for periodical holding of road conferences to discuss issues related to road
construction, maintenance & development. IRC has over 19,612 registered members comprising
engineers & professionals of all stakeholders of the road sector, from Central and State
Governments; Public Sector; Research Institutions; Academic Institutions; Local bodies; Private
sector; Concessionaires; Contractors; Consultants; Equipment manufacturers; Machinery
manufacturers; Material producers & suppliers; Industrial Associations; and Multilateral &
Institutional organizations like World Bank, ADB, JICA, JRA, IRF etc.
The main objective of IRC is to set up/formulate Standards, Codes, Specifications, Guidelines,
Manuals etc. for adoption by Central/State government road agencies to construct and maintain
sustainable road infrastructure for overall development of the country. In addition, IRC also
organizes various events viz, Annual Sessions, Mid-Term council meetings, International
Seminars, Regional Workshops etc. in order to disseminate and propagate technical knowledge
and make highway professionals aware about current state of art practices and cutting-edge
environment friendly technology.

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CHAPTER - II
YEAR 2024-25 AT A GLANCE
2.1 The National Highways have a total length of 1,46,195 km which in totality serve as the arterial
network of the country. The Government of India had taken up various initiatives to upgrade and
strengthen National Highways Network through the flagship programme of Bharatmala
Pariyojana [including subsumed National Highway Development Project (NHDP)], Special
Accelerated Road Development Programme for North-East Region (SARDP-NE), Special
Programme for development of Roads in Left Wing Extremism affected Area (LWE) including
Development of Vijayawada-Ranchi Road and Externally Aided Projects (EAP).
2.2 Expansion of National Highway Network
Ü National Highway (NH) network increased by 60% from 91,287 km in 2014 to 1,46,195 km at
present.
Ü Length of National High-Speed Corridors (HSC) has expanded from 93 km in 2014 to 2,474
km at present.
Ü Length of 4 lane and above NHs (excluding HSCs) increased by 2.5 times from 18,278 km in
2014 to 45,947 km at present.

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2.3 Sustained Pace of Award & Construction of National Highway

Ü The pace of National Highways (NH) construction has increased consistently due to the
systematic push through corridor-based National Highway development approach.
Ü Present construction in 2024-25 is 5,852 km upto December 2024.
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Ü Construction during 2023-24 reached 12,349 km which is the 2 highest and 20% more than
previous year. Highest achievement was 13,327 km in 2020-21.
Ü Lane augmentation is at all time high (9,642 km) during 2023-24 and 17% higher than previous
year (8,233 km in 2022-23).
Ü 4L+ roads including Expressways/ Access Controlled Highways is at all time high at 5,193 km
and at 12% higher than previous year (4,635 km in 2022-23).
Ü Pace of NH construction increased 2.8 times to 33.8 km/day (2023-24) from 12.1 km/day
(2014-15).
Ü Present Award during 2024-25 is 3,100 km upto December, 2024, whereas total award for
complete FY 2023-24 was 8,581 km.
Ü The average pace of award during the period from 2014-24 is 11,017 km.

Year wise Construction

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Year wise Award

2.4 Increase in Capital Expenditure

Ü Capital expenditure (including private investment) of MoRTH increased 5.7 times from
around ` 53,000 crore in 2013-14 to about ` 3.01 lakh crore in 2023-24 (highest ever).
Ü Target capital expenditure for 2024–25 is set at ` 3.3 lakh crore, out of which ` 2.14 lakh crore
has already been utilized till 31st December, 2024.
Ü Out of the total budgetary capital outlay of ` 2,72,241 crore for 2024-25, MoRTH has utilized
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` 2,25,051 crore (82.67% utilization) till 31 December, 2024.
2.5 CCEA Approvals for 8 National High Speed Corridor Projects
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the development of 08 important
National High Speed Corridor projects with a length of 936 km at a cost of ` 50,655 crore across
the country. Implementation of these 8 projects will generate an estimated 4.42 crore man days of
direct and indirect employment. Brief of these projects are as under:
Ü 6-Lane Agra - Gwalior National High-Speed Corridor.
Ü 4-Lane Kharagpur - Moregram National High-Speed Corridor.
Ü 6-Lane Tharad - Deesa - Mehsana - Ahmedabad National High-Speed Corridor.

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Ü 4-Lane Section between Pathalgaon and Gumla of Raipur-Ranchi National Highspeed
Corridor
Ü 6-Lane Kanpur Ring Road
Ü 4-Lane Northern Guwahati Bypass and Widening/Improvement of Existing Guwahati Bypass
Ü 8-Lane Elevated Nashik Phata - Khed Corridor near Pune
2.6 Maintenance and Repair (M&R) of NH Network
Ü MoRTH is focusing on both development and maintenance of NHs to ensure their traffic
worthiness.
Ü At present, out of total 1,46,195 km length of NH network in the country, about 38,842 km
length is under development, 55,448 km length under DLP / Concession Period, and 29,030
km length under maintenance. During the current FY 2024-25, MoRTH has planned to take up
maintenance in about 25,000 km length through Performance Based Maintenance Contract
(PBMC) / Short Term Maintenance Contract (STMC), out of which works in about 19,000 km
length have already been approved.
2.7 Ropeways
With an aim to ensure last-mile connectivity, the
Government of India has initiated for
development of ropeways under the 'Parvatmala
Pariyojana' to improve accessibility and
convenience for passengers and to promote
tourism. Apart from hilly areas, ropeways are
also being developed as an alternate mode of
transportation in congested urban areas. In
March 2023, foundation stone of India's first
urban Ropeway Project was laid by the Hon'ble
Prime Minister in Varanasi which is under
construction from Varanasi Cantt. Railway
Station to Godowlia Chowk. Additionally, 3
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viz. Bijli Mahadev (Himachal Pradesh), Dhosi Hill (Haryana) and Mahakaleshwar Temple (Madhya
Pradesh). The preferred Bidder is identified for 2 ropeway projects of 3.25 km length viz. Sangam
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), and Shankaracharya Temple (Jammu & Kashmir) which are planned for
award in January, 2025. Bids for Tikitoriya Mata temple (Madhya Pradesh) project is received and is
under evaluation. Further, Bids for 7 projects of 53.28 km length have been invited viz. Sonprayag –
Kedarnath (Uttarakhand), Govindghat – Hemkund Sahib Ji (Uttarakhand), Kamakhya Temple
(Assam), Tawang Monastery – P T Tso Lake (Arunachal Pradesh), Kathgodam – Hanuman Garhi
Temple, Nainital (Uttarakhand), Ramtek Gad Temple (Maharashtra) and Brahmagiri – Anjaneri
(Maharashtra).
2.8 Multi Modal Logistics Parks (MMLP)
Of the 35 MMLPs Projects identified for development, 15 sites have been prioritized for award. So
far 6 MMLPs have been awarded for Jogighopa, Chennai, Indore, Bengaluru, Nagpur and Jalna.
MMLP in Jogighopa, Assam is under construction by NHIDCL. Bids have been invited for 3
MMLPs (Anantapur, Pune and Nashik) which are planned for award during 2024-25. Another 5
MMLPs i.e. Patna, Hyderabad, Jammu, Varanasi & Coimbatore are planned for award in FY 2025-
26.
2.9 Port Connectivity Road (PCR) Project
To ensure adequate last mile connectivity to all the operational/under implementation ports in the
country, out of 108 Port Road connectivity projects, 36 projects have been implemented so far of
which 10 have been completed. Remaining 72 projects at bidding / DPR stage shall be taken up in
phased manner.
2.10 Wayside Amenities
A total of 700+ WSAs are planned to be awarded along the National Highways/ Expressways by
FY 2025-26, of which 455 WSAs have already been awarded out of which 160 sites (113
brownfield and 47 greenfield) were awarded till FY 2022-23, 162 sites (37 brownfield and 125
greenfield) were awarded in the financial year (FY 2023-24) and 133 sites (111 brownfield and 22
greenfield) have been awarded in the financial year FY 2024-25 till January, 2025. Out of 455
WSAs, 90 sites are operational. These WSAs will offer huge opportunities for investors,
developers, operators and retailers. All upcoming Greenfield Access-controlled Highway projects
are provisioned to have Wayside Amenities essentially, which will also promote local economy by
generating employment opportunities and help local people to market their unique
produces/handicrafts, etc. at village haats developed at these places.
2.11 Utility Corridor
Ministry has awarded 2 pilot projects for development of Optical Fibre Cables (OFC)

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Bangalore National Corridor & Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, having a total length of ~1900 kms.
The work of laying of OFC is in progress in these corridors.
2.12 Inter Modal Station (IMS)
Ministry has also planned the development of dedicated infrastructure like Inter Modal Station to
improve the efficiency of freight and passenger movement respectively in the country which shall
act as a one-stop solution for interfacing and interconnecting a variety of interstate, intercity,
regional and local public transport systems. Development of IMSs shall have multiple socio-
economic benefits and help in improving passenger experience, reducing urban congestion and
improving economic activity through creation of city centers. As pilot projects, MoRTH is
planning to undertake the development of 02 IMSs / WSAs at Katra and Tirupati. Bids have been
invited for IMS Katra planned for award in FY 2024-25.
2.13 Asset Monetization: MoRTH has raised ` 1,10,441 crore so far through various modes of Asset
Monetization
Ü ` 42,334 crore has been raised through monetization via Toll Operate Transfer (TOT) mode in
2,312 km length in 10 Bundles, out of which ` 15,968 crore has been raised during 2023-24.
Ü ` 25,900 crore has been raised till 31st March, 2024 through InvIT listings of NHAI with length
of 1,524 km in 3 Bundles, out of which ` 15,700 crore has been raised during 2023-24.
Ü ` 42,207 crore has been raised via Project-based financing of Delhi - Mumbai Expressway, out
of which ` 8,646 crore has been raised during 2023-24.
Ü MoRTH has raised ` 40,314 crore under Asset Monetization mode during 2023-24 (highest
ever).
Ü During 2024-25, MoRTH has targeted to raise ` 39,000 crore through various modes of Asset
Monetisation. Out of this, Concession Agreement for TOT Bundle-16 (251 km) amounting to
` 6,661 crore has already been signed in November 2024.
2.14 The Ministry had mandated fitment of FASTag in M&N categories of motor vehicles with effect
from 1st January, 2021. As on 31st December, 2024, collectively banks have issued over 10.30 crore
FASTags; the average daily collection through ETC is around ` 192 crore with penetration of about
98.5% in total fee collection. There are 1,051 National Highways fee plazas live with ETC
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2.15 The Ministry has launched BhoomiRashi Portal to digitize the land acquisition notification process
to accelerate highways infrastructure development projects and payment to compensation for land
acquisition. The portal has been made mandatory for processing all the land acquisition proposals
w.e.f. 1st April, 2018. A total of 1,374 notifications under Section 3 of National Highways Act, 1956
have been published and around 6,450.15 hectare of land has been acquired under Section 3-D of
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the Act through BhoomiRashi Portal from 1 April, 2024 to 31 December, 2024.
2.16 Blackspot Rectification: The Ministry has identified 13,795 accident prone blackspots for
rectification by 2024-25. Out of these, 4,777 black spots have been rectified through permanent
measures till December 2024.
2.17 Vehicle Scrapping Policy: 80 Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSFs) operationalized
across 19 States/UTs and 92 Automated Testing Systems (ATSs) operationalized across 13
States/UTs. Approx. 1,56,700 vehicles scrapped at RVSFs, (approx. 71,400 privately owned and
approx. 85,000 Government owned) till December, 2024.
2.18 Revision of Standards for Safety Belt, Restraint Systems and Safety Belt Reminder: Ministry
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vide GSR 514(E), dated 14 August, 2024 has amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 to
make provisions for applicability of revised standards for safety belt assemblies, safety belt
anchorages and the installation of Safety Belts and Restraint Systems in Motor vehicles of
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category M, N and L7 w.e.f. 1 April, 2025. Further, the vehicles of category M1, manufactured on
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and after the 1 April, 2025, shall meet the requirement of safety belt reminder for all front facing
rear seats as per AIS-145-2018.
2.19 Cashless Treatment to Road Accident Victims: MoRTH along with National Health Authority
(NHA), has implemented pilot programs for providing cashless treatment to victims of road
accidents in the Union Territory of Chandigarh and Puducherry and States of Assam, Haryana,
Punjab and Uttarakhand. Victims are entitled to cashless treatment up to a maximum of ` 1.5 lakh
per victim per accident for a maximum period of 7 days from date of accident as per health benefits
packages for trauma and polytrauma of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri -Jan Arogya Yojana (AB
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PM-JAY). This Central Sector Scheme has been approved on 16 September, 2024 for the balance
period of 15th Finance Commission Cycle i.e., a period commencing from October, 2024 to March,
2026 with a financial implication of ` 407.2 crore.
2.20 Electronic Detailed Accident Report (e-DAR)/ Integrated Road Accident Database (iRAD):
eDAR/iRAD system is a central repository for reporting, management, claim processing and
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out by CoERS, IIT, Madras under the aegis of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The
application has been rolled out in all States/UTs for live data entry of road accidents. It has also
been integrated with national databases such as VAHAN, SARATHI, PM Gatishakti, Data Lake of
NHAI, TMS of National Health Authority (NHA), etc. It is also being integrated with e-Courts
application, CCTNS (Completed in 23 States/UTs).
2.21 Ministry observed Swachhata Pakhwada (17thSeptember - 2nd October, 2024) with involvement of
all its organisations. During the campaign, MoRTH and its agencies identified more than 14,559
sites for cleanliness activities, which included Regional Offices, PD/PIU Offices, Construction
Camps, Toll Plazas, Way Side Amenities, Bus Stops, Dhabas, NH Stretches, etc. Besides, all the
agencies have been directed to make NH potholes free, remove encroachment and unclog the
drainage along NH, take care of street lighting and encourage use of plastic waste in road
construction.
2.22 International Workshop on Global Navigation Satellite System Based Tolling
To provide seamless and barrier-free tolling experience on National Highways, Indian Highways
Management Company Limited (IHMCL), a company promoted by NHAI organised a day-long
international workshop in New Delhi on 'Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) based
Electronic Toll Collection in India'. The international workshop provided a unique platform to both
industry and global experts to deliberate various aspects related to smooth implementation of the
free-flow tolling system based on GNSS technology in India.
2.23 Inauguration of 6-Lane Access-Controlled 7 km Road Project from Manohar
International Airport to Dhargal on NH-166S in Goa
Hon'ble Minister for Road Transport & Highways dedicated to the nation a 6-Lane access-
controlled 7 km road project with elevated viaducts from Manohar International Airport to Dhargal
on NH-166S in Goa costing `1,183 crore. This development is expected to enhance tourism
activities and provide a boost to multi-modal connectivity, thereby reducing logistics costs.
2.24 Relaxation in Schedule H of the MCA for EPC Projects
Due to the continuing liquidity stress in the infrastructure sector, the Ministry had received
requests from field officers as well as NHBF to continue the relaxations provided in Schedule H/G
as provided earlier by Circular COVID-19/RoadMap/JS(H)/2020 dated 4th May, 2023. It was felt
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Accordingly, the Ministry vide letter number COVID-19/RoadMap/JS(H)/2020 dated 11
October, 2024 has amended the Schedule H of the MCA for EPC projects for all future/upcoming
projects, to ease the persisting liquidity stress in the highway construction sector.
2.25 Changes in the Model Concession Agreement (MCA) of BOT (Toll) Mode of Contract
In March 2024, the Ministry has amended the Model Concession Agreement (MCA) for Capacity
Augmentation on BOT(Toll) (4 to 6 Lane). This was done to reduce the litigation and to attract
more bids in BOT(Toll) projects.
Now on similar lines, the Ministry is under the process of changing the MCA of BOT(Toll). In this
regard, 2 meetings of the Inter Ministerial Committee (IMC) have taken place under chairmanship
of Secretary (RT&H). This will help reduce contractual dispute in BOT(Toll) project and will lead
to increased investment by private sector.
2.26 A Control Room was set up for monitoring the problems arising from heavy rains impacting the
operation on National Highways. Officers/officials from Ministry as well as from NHAI were
deployed for 24x7 for the purpose on rotation basis till monsoon ended.
2.27 Inauguration of Oxygen Bird Park
Hon'ble Minister for Road Transport & Highways inaugurated Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit
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Mahotsav Park) along the Nagpur-Hyderabad National Highway-44 on 28 September, 2024 in
Nagpur, Maharashtra. Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park) is an eco-initiative developed
by the NHAI near Jamtha, along the Nagpur-Hyderabad National Highway covering a total area
of 8.23 hectares, including 2.5 hectares dedicated to social forestry. The vision was to establish a
green space to provide a safe and natural habitat for wide variety of birds species as well as
recreation of citizens.
2.28 BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting
The BRICS is a forum for cooperation among a group of leading emerging economies. Transport
plays a crucial role in driving economies growth and offers opportunities, facilitating trade and
investment as well as importance of keeping supply chains open, safe, secure, transparent and
resilient for improving connectivity across BRICS area.
BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting was held on 7th June, 2024 at St. Petersburg, Russia on the
margins of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (the SPIEF). MoRTH delegation, led
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The second meeting of the Russian-Indian Working Group on Roads and Intelligent Transport
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Systems was held in Moscow, Russia on 24 September, 2024. The meeting was chaired jointly by
Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India and State Secretary &
Deputy Minister of Road Transport of the Russian Federation. Two sides discussed ways to
facilitate the exchange and sharing of the information in the areas of improving technologies and
materials in road and bridge construction and promote joint research in these fields. Opportunities
to develop mutual investments in highways and transport infrastructure related programs/projects
was also discussed.
2.30 Cadre Review of Central Engineering Service (Roads) has been approved by the Cabinet in
October, 2024 raising its strength from 328 to 425.
2.31 MoRTH organised a two-day workshop on 6th-7thJanuary, 2025 at Bharat Mandapam to holistically
deliberate issues, solutions and next steps to be taken to help drive transformation in India's road
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transport sector. The 1 day of the workshop on 6 January was conducted with Transport
Secretaries of all States / UTs and was chaired by Shri V. Umashankar, Secretary (RT&H).
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7 January workshop was conducted with Hon'ble Transport Ministers of all States / UTs and was
chaired by Hon'ble Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, where key ideas
from the 6th January workshop were further expanded and aligned between Central and State
Government stakeholders of the Road Transport sector. The day concluded with the 42nd Transport
Development Council (TDC) meeting where suggestions from the country's transport
organizations (e.g., AIMTC, BOCI and others) were deliberated with the Hon'ble Ministers and
Transport Government officials.
2.32 Humsafar Policy: Hon’ble Minister( RT&H) launched Humsafar Policy on 8th October, 2024 to
enhance convenience of travelling on National Highways and accelerate development of Way
Side Amenities.
2.33 Inauguration of Sonamarg Tunnel (Z - Morh): Sonamarg Tunnel of length 6.4 km on NH-01 in
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the UT of J&K was inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister on 13 January, 2025. Situated at an
altitude of over 8,650 ft. above sea level, it will enhance all-weather connectivity between Srinagar
and Sonamarg enroute to Leh.

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Inaugura on of Oxygen Bird Park

Ek Ped Maa ke Naam

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 Review Mee ng of Vision 2047

Review Mee ng by Hon'ble Minister (RT&H)

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CHAPTER - III
ROAD DEVELOPMENT
3.1 The Ministry has been entrusted with the responsibility of development of Road Transport and
Highways in general and construction and maintenance of National Highways (NHs) in particular.
All roads other than National Highways in the States fall within the jurisdiction of respective State
Governments. However, the Ministry allocates fund for development of State Roads under Central
Road Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) scheme.
The Ministry is also responsible for evolving standards and specifications for roads and bridges in
the country besides acting as a repository of technical information on roads and bridges.
3.2 Vision 2047
MoRTH has defined a Vision 2047 for the National Highways sector which serves as the guiding
principle for the Master Plan of National Highways and allied infrastructure. Vision 2047 for the
National Highways aims to provide equity, efficiency and strategic connectivity to meet 5 key
objectives:
1. Access to high-speed corridor within 100-150 km to all citizens
2. India to rank amongst top 10 countries in G20 for high-speed corridor density
3. Equitable access to National Highways in under-developed regions
4. Improve passenger convenience with world class Passenger Amenities
5. Reduction in logistics cost as a share of GDP
The Master Plan for the National Highways is being developed in line with the aforementioned
vision.
3.3 The length of National Highways is 1,46,195 km. A list of State-wise National Highways is at
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3.4.1 Bharatmala Pariyojana (including Subsumed National Highways Development Project
(NHDP))
The Public Investment Board (PIB) recommended the proposal during its meeting held on 16th
June, 2017. Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the Bharatmala Phase-I in
October, 2017.
Total aggregate length of 26,425 km with a total capital cost of ` 8,53,656 crore has been approved
and awarded till date under Bharatmala Pariyojana (including 6,758 km length of residual NHDP).
No further projects are now being taken up under Bharatmala Pariyojana.
The status of various components of Bharatmala Pariyojana as on 31st December, 2024 is as under:

Component Length Total Length Completed (in km)

(in km) Up to 31.12.2024

Economic Corridors 8,737 5,986

Inter Corridors Roads 2,889 2,108

Feeder Roads 973 540

National Corridors 1,777 1,394

National Corridor Efficiency Improvement 824 732

Expressways 2,422 1,791

Border Roads & International Connectivity
1,619 1,400
Roads
Coastal Roads 77 72

Port Connectivity Roads 348 120

Balance Road Works under NHDP 6,758 5,058

Total - Bharatmala 26,425 19,201

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Mode wise status of works awarded under Bharatmala Pariyojana is as under:

Mode of Implementation Length (km) Awarded Total Capital Cost % Length
(` Cr)
EPC 14,748 4,06,024 55.81%
HAM 11,269 4,36,522 42.64%
BOT Toll 408 11,111 1.55%

Grand Total 26,425 8,53,656 100%

3.4.2 Special Accelerated Road Development Programme for North-East Region (SARDP-NE)
The status of works taken up under SARDP-NE as on 31st December, 2024 is as under:

Total Length (in km) Length Completed (in km)

5,998 (Original: 6,418) 5,714

3.4.3 Left Wing Extremism affected Area (LWE) including Development of Vijayawada-Ranchi
Road
The status of works taken up under LWE, including Development of Vijayawada-Ranchi Road, as
on 31st December, 2024 is as under:
Total Length (in km) Length Completed (in km)

6,014 5,780

3.4.4 Externally Aided Projects (EAP)

The status of works taken up under EAP [with loan assistance from World Bank/Japan
International Cooperation Agency (JICA)/Asian Development Bank (ADB)] as on 31st December,
2024 is as under:
Total Length (in km) Length Completed (in km)

3,110 2,607

3.4.5 NH(O)
The NHs which are not covered under any schemes are prioritised for development in a phased
manner based on the traffic requirement under National Highway (Original) works with project
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implementation in the country, out of which about 15,000 km has been constructed till 31
December, 2024.
3.5 Financial Performance
Progress during FY 2024-25
Total budgetary allocation for the year 2024-25 has been increased by 3% from ` 2,76,351 crore in
FY 2023-24 to ` 2,84,000 crore in FY 2024-25.
The funds allocated and expenditure incurred during 2024-25 are summarized below.
2024-25 (` crore)
Sr. No. Scheme
Allocation Expenditure*
Central Sector Road
1 Capital 2,71,298 224,757
2 Revenue 2,679 1,724
3 Total (Central Sector Road) 2,73,977 226,480
4 CRF (State Roads) 9,030 5,845
5 EI&ISC for State roads – Capital 250 73
6 Ropeway 300 200
7 Road Transport 273 118
8 Secretariat Expd. 170 127
9 Total (Budget) 2,84,000 232,843
Other Resources
$
10 Project Based Financing 0
$
11 InvIT 0
12 Pvt. Sector Investment 19,245
*- Exp. till 31.12.2024
$- Amount raised till 31.12.2024
3.6 Progress Made in Innovative Financing like Monetization of NHs
Toll, Operate and Transfer (TOT): Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved
TOT Model in August, 2016 for monetisation of developed National Highway (NH) stretches. An
amount of ` 42,334 crore has been raised so far under TOT mode. Further, Concession Agreement
for TOT Bundle-16 (251 km) amounting to ` 6,661 crore has already been signed in November,
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Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT): An amount of ` 25,900 crore has been raised so far
under InvIT mode. Further, InvIT Bundle-4 has been floated for 12 Stretches in 844 km length
(expected revenue of ` 20,000 crore), with likely realization of funds by March 2025.
Project Based Financing: NHAI has also successfully raised funds through Project based
financing. An amount of ` 42,207 crore has been raised under Project based financing so far.
Year-wise details of the amount realised so far through monetisation of NHs, including project-
based financing, are as under:
Amount in ` crore
Year TOT InvIT Project Based Financing Total
2018-19 9,682 9,682
2019-20 0
2020-21 5,011 9,731 14,742
2021-22 1,011 7,350 14,006 22,367
2022-23 10,662 2,850 9,824 23,336
2023-24 15,968 15,700 8,646 40,314
Total 42,334 25,900 42,207 1,10,441

3.7 Allocation to NHAI / NHLML

An amount of about ` 1.84 lakh crore has been allocated and released to NHAI / NHLML till 31st
December, 2024 during 2024-25 through budgetary resources. NHAI / NHLML has incurred
actual expenditure of ` 1.60 lakh crore. Additionally, expenditure of ` 19,245 crore through private
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investment has also been incurred till 31 December, 2024 during 2024-25.
3.8 Allocation to NHIDCL
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An amount of about ` 15,718 crore has been allocated and released to NHIDCL till 31 December,
2024 during 2024-25 through budgetary resources, out of which expenditure of about ` 10,000
crore has been incurred by NHIDCL.
3.9 State PWD and Border Roads Organization (BRO)
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An amount of about ` 43,700 crore has been allocated till 31 December, 2024 during 2024-25 for
the development and maintenance of NHs entrusted to State PWDs / BRO, out of which
expenditure of around ` 26,400 crore has been incurred.
3.10 Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) for NH Works
The Ministry has been earmarking dedicated funds under Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) component since
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of the Ministry has been significantly enhanced to 4.3% of the annual capital budgetary allocation
(excluding loan part of external aid component and plough back of revenue received by auctioning
of NHs on Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT) model) effective from the financial year 2018-19 by
taking up NH projects confined within Tribal Areas under National Highways (Original) [NH(O)]
Scheme.
Following are the details of allocation of funds and expenditure incurred under TSP component of
the Ministry during financial year 2024-25:
Amount in ` crore
Financial Year Outlay under TSP Expenditure Incurred (till 31.12.2024)

2024-25 16,300 13,012

3.11 State Road Sector

The Ministry allocates funds for State Governments / Union Territories (UTs) for development and
maintenance of State Roads under the Central Road & Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) Scheme as per
the provisions of the amended CRIF Act, 2000. During 2024-25, the Ministry has released ` 5,845
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crore till 31 December, 2024 under CRIF (State Roads) Scheme against corresponding accrual of
` 9,030 crore.
The summary of the accrual / allocation and release in respect of States/UT roads since the year
2000-01 to 2024-25 is at Appendix-3.
The schemes of Economic Importance and Inter State Connectivity had been in existence prior to
the enactment of CRIF Act, 2000 where road works of economic importance and interstate
connectivity were sanctioned. The scheme was being regulated in accordance with the provisions
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in the Central Road Fund (State Roads) Rules, 2014 dated 24 July, 2014, further amended vide
notifications dated 23rd June, 2016 and 18th December, 2017.
However, as per the CRIF Act, 2000 amended by the Finance Act, 2019 the Central Government is
no longer responsible for sanction of projects and monitoring of specific projects and expenditure
incurred thereon. Further, MoRTH finalized the “Criteria for allocation of funds for development
of State Roads under the CRIF Act, 2000” with the approval of Hon'ble Minister (RT&H) and
Hon'ble Finance Minister and circulated the same to all the States/ UTs on 31st January, 2020 with
amendments issued in April, 2022.
Although EI&ISC Scheme has been discontinued since 2021-22 and no new proposal is being
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pending liabilities of previously sanctioned works under the Scheme. During 2024-25,
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expenditure of ` 72.56 crore has been incurred till 31 December, 2024 under EI&ISC Scheme
against corresponding outlay of ` 250 crore.
3.12 Development of Expressways and Access Controlled Corridors
MoRTH is developing 27 Greenfield corridors of 9,860 km length at a total capital cost of `
4,22,851 crore. Ambala - Kotputli corridor has been opened to public traffic. Sections of Delhi-
Mumbai Expressway (Delhi - Lalsot, Jhalawar (Rajasthan) - MP/Gujarat Border, sections of
Gujarat), Amritsar - Jamnagar Corridor (Rajasthan Section), Hyderabad - Vishakhapatnam
Corridor (Suryapet - Khammam Section) and Indore - Hyderabad Corridor (Maharashtra Section)
have been dedicated to the nation.
Further, sections of Delhi - Mumbai Expressway (Sawaimadhopur - Garoth, Godhra - Vadodara -
Ankleshwar), UER-II and Delhi-Dehradun Corridor are to be opened for traffic, by March, 2025.
A. Summary of Greenfield Corridors being developed by MoRTH

Type Number of Corridors Length (Km) Total Capital Cost (` crore)

Expressways 5 2,489 1,68,488

Access Controlled 22 7,370 2,54,363

Total 27 9,860 4,22,851

B. List of Greenfield Expressways being developed by MoRTH

Length Total Capital Cost Target Completion
Sr. No. Corridor Name
(km) (` crore) Year

1 Delhi - Mumbai Expressway 1,386 1,03,636 FY 24-25

2 Ahmedabad - Dholera 109 4,372 FY 24-25

3 Bengaluru - Chennai 262 17,356 FY 24-25

4 Delhi - Amritsar - Katra 669 38,905 FY 25 -26

5 Kanpur – Lucknow Expressway 63 4,219 FY 25-26

Expressways Total 2,489 1,68,488

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Length Total Capital Target

Sr. No. Corridor Name
(km) Cost (` crore) Completion Year

1 Ambala - Kotputli 313 11,375 Completed

2 Amritsar - Bhatinda - Jamnagar 917 23,203 FY 25-26

3 Raipur - Vishakhapatnam 465 17,273 FY 24-25

4 Hyderabad - Vishakhapatnam 222 6,104 FY 24-25

5 UER II 75 7,234 FY 23-24

6 Chennai - Salem 277 7,549 FY 26-27

7 Chittor - Thatchur 116 4,966 FY 25-26

8 Bangalore Ring Road 280 11,367 FY 26-27

9 Delhi - Saharanpur - Dehradun 239 13,101 FY 24-25

10 Durg - Raipur Arang 92 3,454 FY 25-26

11 Hyderabad - Raipur 335 10,118 FY 26-27

12 Surat - Nashik - Ahmednagar - Solapur 730 24,812 FY 26-27

13 Solapur - Kurnool - Chennai 329 11,237 FY 25-26

14 Indore - Hyderabad 525 14,007 FY 24-25

15 Kharagpur -Moregram 231 10,247 FY 26-27

16 Kota - Indore (Garoth to Ujjain) 135 2,695 FY 24-25

17 Nagpur - Vijayawada 401 12,745 FY 25-26

18 Tharad - Deesa - Mehsana - Ahmedabad 214 10,534 FY 26-27

19 Bengaluru - Kadappa - Vijayawada EXP 342 14,195 FY 25-26

20 Varanasi - Ranchi - Kolkata 612 23,200 FY 26-27

21 Kota - Etawah Expressway 412 12,733 FY 26-27

22 Mohali - Sirhind - Khanna Bypass - Malerkotla - Barnala 108 2,214 FY 26-27

Access Controlled Total 7,370 2,54,643

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Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has conveyed approval for development of 8
nd
National high-speed Corridors, spanning 936 km at a cost of ` 50,655 crore, as on 2 August, 2024
following:

Total Capital
Sr. No. Corridor Name State Length
Cost (` crore)

1 Agra – Gwalior Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh 88 4,613

2 Kharagpur – Moregram West Bengal 231 10,247

3 Tharad – Deesa – Mehsana – Ahmedabad Gujarat 214 10,534

4 Ayodhya Ring Road Uttar Pradesh 68 3,935

5 Pathalgaon – Gumla section of Raipur- Ranchi Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand 137 4,473

6 Kanpur Ring Road Uttar Pradesh 47 3,298

Northern Guwahati Bypass and Widening/

7 Assam 121 5,729
Improvement of Existing Bypass on NH 27

8 Elevated Nashik Phata – Khed Corridor Maharashtra 30 7,827

Total 936 50,655

3.13 Asset Monetization

(i) Toll Operate and Transfer (TOT) Model – Under this model, the right of collection of user
fee (toll) in respect of selected operational highways constructed through public funding are
assigned through a concession agreement as a result of bidding. For a specified period of 15-30
years to the Concessionaire against upfront payment of a lump-sum amount quoted to the
Government/NHAI. During the concession period, the responsibility for operations and
maintenance of the road assets rests with the Concessionaire.
Under this model, NHAI has monetized four TOT Bundle 11,12,13 and 14 and realized
`15,968 crore during the financial year 2023-24 totaling ` 42,334 crore so far.
(ii) InVIT Model - NHAI has set up an InvIT under the SEBI InvIT Regulations, 2014, in w h i c h
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investment vehicle that issues units to investors, while having three entities for management
of the Trust - Trustee, Investment Manager and Project Manager. The three entities have
defined roles and responsibilities under the SEBI Regulations. Two rounds (635 km) were
taken up and finalised. Under this model, concession fee of ` 15,700 crore in 2023-24 totaling
` 25,900 crore so far has been realized.
(iii) Securitization through SPV Model: A SPV/DME (100% owned by NHAI) has been created
by bundling road assets under consideration and securitizing the future user fee from the road
assets. NHAI will collect toll, maintain the road assets and periodically transfer payments to
the SPV sufficient for servicing debt obligations at the SPV level. About ` 8,646 crore in 2023-
24 have been raised totaling ` 42,207 crore so far through this method (DME- Delhi Mumbai
Expressway) by NHAI.
3.14 Maintenance and Repair (M&R) of NH Network
(i) MoRTH is focusing on both development and maintenance of NHs to ensure their traffic
worthiness.
(ii) The M&R of stretches of NHs, where development works have commenced or Operation,
Maintenance and Transfer (OMT) Concessions/ Operation and Maintenance (O&M)
Contracts have been awarded are the responsibility of the concerned Concessionaires/
Contractors till the end of the Defect Liability Period (DLP)/ the Concession Period. Similarly,
for NHs stretches undertaken under TOT (Toll Operate and Transfer) and InvIT (Infrastructure
Investment Trust), M&R responsibility lies with concerned Concessionaire till the end of the
Concession Period. No separate maintenance expenditure is recorded in respect of these NHs
stretches.
(iii) For all remaining sections of NHs stretches, the Government has prioritized the maintenance
and inter-alia evolved a mechanism to ensure M&R of all NHs sections through accountable
maintenance agency through Performance Based Maintenance Contract (PBMC) or Short
Term Maintenance Contract (STMC). Average annual expenditure of ` 6,000 crore has been
incurred by MoRTH on M&R of such NHs stretches during the last three years.
(iv) At present, out of total 1,46,195 km length of NH network in the country, about 38,842 km
length is under development, 55,448 km length under DLP / Concession Period, and 29,030
km length under maintenance. During the current FY 2024-25, MoRTH has planned to take up
maintenance in about 25,000 km length through STMC / PBMC mode, out of which works in
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CHAPTER - IV
LOGISTICS & ALLIED HIGHWAY INFRASTRUCTURE
4.1 MULTI MODAL LOGISTICS PARKS (MMLPs)
The Ministry finalized the Model Concessionaire Agreement (MCA) for the Multi-Modal
Logistics Parks (MMLPs) to be developed under the Bharatmala Pariyojana in October, 2021
through an elaborate process of Inter-Ministerial consultations. The document serves as the
Developer Agreements/ Concession Agreements for the individual MMLP projects under the
Pariyojana. In addition to the MCA, the Ministry, in November 2021, also finalized and approved
the Model RFP document of selection of Concessionaire for development of MMLPs.
A network of 35 Multimodal Logistics Parks is planned to be developed as part of Bharatmala
Pariyojana, with a total investment of about ` 46,000 crore, which once operational, shall be able to
handle around 700 million metric tonnes of cargo. Of this, MMLPs at 15 prioritized locations will
be developed with a total investment of about ` 22,000 crore.
These MMLPs shall serve as regional cargo aggregation and distribution hubs for various
industrial and agricultural nodes, consumer hubs and EXIM gateways such as seaports with multi-
modal connectivity. In certain cases, the MMLPs are also being developed in tandem with the
Inland Waterway Terminals under the Sagarmala Pariyojana to further reduce the cost of inland
cargo movement at a much larger scale as compared to conventional road-based movement.
4.1.1 MMLP Jogighopa (Assam) in Advanced Stage: Execution of enabling development work
including road, rail & water connectivity, area development such as site leveling, boundary work,
internal road, administrative building, Sewage Treatment Plant, Waste Treatment Plant, etc. is in
advance stage.
Procurement of developer on PPP basis (Concession Period: 45 years) for construction of logistics
facilities such as business center, container yard, warehouses, cold storage, etc. and operations
thereof subsequently is in process.
The estimated cost of the first phase of the project is ` 693.97 crore. The foundation stone of the
project was laid in October, 2020 by Hon'ble Minister for Road Transport & Highways. This
MMLP will serve as the distribution center for all North-Eastern States and facilitate cross-border
trade with Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal.

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Unit of land
S. No. MMLP State Location area (in acre) Investment (` crore) Mode

1 Jogighopa Assam Jogighopa 190 694 EPC

2 Chennai Tamil Nadu Mappedu 181 1,423 PPP

3 Indore Madhya Pradesh Pithampur 255 1,111 PPP

4 Bangalore Karnataka Dabbaspete 400 1,770 PPP

5 Nagpur Maharashtra Sindi 150 673 PPP

6 Jalna Maharashtra Jalna 63 66 EPC

These projects, when completed, will contribute significantly to the growth of India's logistics
sector with reduction in carbon emission and strengthen the country's infrastructure.
4.1.3 The Bids have been invited for MMLP Anantapur, Pune and Nashik and work of preparation of
Feasibility Study Reports is in progress for MMLP at Patna, Jammu, Coimbatore, Varanasi and
Hyderabad.

Figure: Status of MMLPs

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4.2 Port Connectivity Road (PCR) Project

India has a total coastline of ~7,500 km across 13 States / Union Territories. There are 227 Ports (13
Major, 214 Non-Major) along the coastline of which 78 ports are operational (12 Major, 66 Non-
Major), 11 ports (1 Major, 10 Non-Major) are under implementation and other 138 ports are
currently non-operational. Out of 89 operational/under-implementation ports, 64 have sufficient
connectivity. MoRTH has planned the development of 108 PCR projects of length 3,700 km.
To ensure adequate last-mile connectivity to all the operational/under implementation ports in the
country, a comprehensive Port Connectivity Masterplan was developed by MoRTH in
consultation with Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) and Department for
Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). As part of the Masterplan, connectivity
requirements of all the operational and under implementation ports were assessed and connectivity
projects were identified. 59 additional critical infrastructure projects of length ~1,300 km was
finally selected for implementation.
These projects will help in improving last-mile required road connectivity to all the
operational/under-implementation ports in India providing a boost to economic activities via
seamless movement of goods. Post completion of all the Port Connectivity Projects, all the 89
operational and under-implementation ports in the country shall have sufficient connectivity.
Currently 10 projects having about 313 km length have been completed, 26 projects having about
1,754 km length are under implementation and Bidding process/DPR is in progress for remaining
72 projects (1,631 km).
4.3 Wayside Amenities (WSA)
To improve the comfort and convenience of the Highway users, the Ministry has planned the
development of state-of-the-art Wayside Amenities (WSA) at about every 40-60 kms along the
National Highways on PPP mode. These facilities are aimed to provide multiple options of rest and
refreshment for the highway commuters during their journey. Some of the mandatory facilities
being developed at each WSA are fuel stations, EV charging stations, food court/restaurants,
dhabas, convenience stores, clean and hygienic toilet facilities, drinking water, first aid/medical
room including childcare room, dedicated area for promoting local artisans, car/bus/truck parking,
Trucker facilities likes Dhaba's, dormitories, drone landing facilities / helipad etc.
A total of 700+ WSAs are planned to be awarded along the National Highways/ Expressways by
FY 2025-26, of which 455 WSAs have already been awarded out of which 160 sites (113
brownfield and 47 greenfield) were awarded till FY 2022-23, 162 sites (37 brownfield and 125
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 greenfield) have been awarded in the financial year FY 2024-25 till January, 2025. Out of 455
WSAs, 90 sites are operational. These WSAs will offer huge opportunities for investors,
developers, operators and retailers. All upcoming Greenfield Access-controlled Highway projects
are provisioned to have Wayside Amenities essentially, which will also promote local economy by
generating employment opportunities and help local people to market their unique
produces/handicrafts, etc. at village haats developed at these places.
4.4 Ropeways
As announced in the Union Budget 2022, the Ministry has Development Programme – Parvatmala
Pariyojana across the country to improve connectivity and convenience for commuters in hilly
regions and to decongest urban areas where conventional mode of transport is saturated or not
feasible. Under this program, the Ministry envisages provision of safe, economical, convenient,
efficient, self-sustainable & world-class ropeway infrastructure providing first & last mile
connectivity to improve logistics efficiency in India.
Under Parvatmala Pariyojana, ropeway projects of ~60 km length are planned for award by FY
2024-25. Out of these, Ropeway at Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) of 3.85 km is under construction.
Additionally, 03 ropeway projects of 4.93 km length are awarded viz. Bijli Mahadev (Himachal
Pradesh), Dhosi Hill (Haryana), and Mahakaleshwar Temple (Madhya Pradesh). Further, the
preferred bidder is identified for 2 projects of 3.25 km viz. Sangam (Uttar Pradesh) and
Shankaracharya Temple (Jammu and Kashmir). Additionally, bids for Tikitoriya Mata temple
(Madhya Pradesh) project is received and is under evaluation.
Further, the bids for 7 projects of 53.28 km length have been invited viz. Sonprayag – Kedarnath
(Uttarakhand), Govindghat – Hemkund Sahib (Uttarakhand), Kamakhya Temple (Assam),
Tawang Monastery – P T Tso Lake (Arunachal Pradesh), Kathgodam – Hanuman Garhi Temple,
Nainital (Uttarakhand), Ramtek Gad Temple (Maharashtra) and Brahmagiri to Anjaneri
(Maharashtra). Detailed Feasibility Study is in progress for additional 12 projects of 39 km length.
In addition, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed with 13 States/UTs, viz. Uttar
Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Assam, Tripura,
Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka and Maharashtra for
implementation of ropeway projects under Parvatmala Pariyojana in coordination with State
Government / UT Administration.
4.5 Utility Corridor
With the rapid expansion in mobile and broadband connectivity across India, it is necessary to
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Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) infrastructure will form the backbone of these next generation telecom
technologies in India and will play a critical role in growth of the economy.
To fulfil this need, in line with principles of PM GatiShakti – National Master Plan, the Ministry is
working towards development of a network of digital highways in the country by installing optical
Fibre cables (dark Fiber) along the National Highway Corridors. This initiative will empower the
Ministry to provide internet connectivity to remote locations/far-flung areas all across the country.
The developed OFC network will allow a direct plug-and-play model or 'Fibre-on-demand' model
for the Telecom/Internet Service Providers and will enable expansion in telecom connectivity and
expedited roll out of new age telecom technologies like 5G & 6G.
In this regard, the Ministry has awarded 2 pilot projects for development of OFC infrastructure
along one brownfield and one greenfield pilot projects, namely, Hyderabad-Bangalore and Delhi-
Mumbai Expressways, having a total length of ~1,900 kms. The work of laying of OFC is in
progress in these corridors.
4.6 Inter Modal Station (IMS)
An Inter Modal Station (IMS) is envisioned as a world-class passenger movement facility,
designed to provide a hub for interfacing and interconnecting a variety of intercity, regional and
local public transport systems, all within a single facility. IMS is an integrated public transport hub
catering to multiple modes of surface transport. Additionally, IMSs also help to address the issue of
city congestion arising out of the ever-increasing traffic growth and severe under capacity of
transport infrastructure. Development of these stations has two clear benefits as follows:
(i) Improved Passenger Convenience: Transits are seamless as various transport modes operate
from the same premises. These stations will also provide international standard amenities and cater
to needs of a wide passenger demography.
(ii) Reducing City Congestion: Aggregation of transportation nodes in the city can eliminate
localized congestion. Further, if these hubs are near national highways or ring roads, they can
provide effective city evacuation. Traffic due to transit passengers is largely eliminated.
4.7 E-initiatives
4.7.1 BhoomiRashi Portal: The Ministry has launched BhoomiRashi Portal to digitize the land
acquisition notification process to accelerate highways infrastructure development projects and
payment to compensation for land acquisition. The portal has been made mandatory for processing
all the land acquisition proposals w.e.f. 1stApril, 2018.
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whole process.
Salient features of the BhoomiRashi Portal are:
Ü Separate Workflow processing for MoRTH, NHAI & NHIDCL.
Ü Template based Notification generation & generation of word file for uploading on e-Gazette
portal.
Ü One Time Password (OTP) based security and data encryption.
Ü Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) based Approval.
Ü Upload of file received from e-gazette portal.
Ü Auto creation of Login Credentials for Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA) &
land parties.
Ü Provision for Legacy Data.
Ü To create a notification, user only needs to select Villages/Survey Numbers/Land Parties. All
other data would be generated by the system.
Ü Online payment to beneficiary.
Ü Generation of reports.
The key objectives of avoiding parking of funds in bank accounts and ensuring transparent real
time deposit of funds in the account of the individuals whose land/property were acquired have
successfully been achieved by integrating the payment of compensation with the BhoomiRashi
Portal via Public Finance Management System (PFMS). This initiative of MoRTH has resulted in a
more robust and efficient land acquisition for road construction in the country.
The Ministry has also organized workshops and training programmes across the country to make
the field offices familiar to the latest updates in BhoomiRashi Portal and new development in LA
process.
A total of 1,374 notifications under Section 3 of National Highways Act, 1956 have been published
and around 6,450.15 hectare of land has been acquired under Section 3-D of the Act through
BhoomiRashi Portal from 1st April, 2024 to 31st December, 2024.
4.7.2 E-tolling
In order to ensure seamless movement of traffic through fee plazas and increase transparency in
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the flagship initiative of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, has been implemented on Pan-
India basis. The National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) is the Central Clearing House
(CCH). There are forty (40) banks (including Public and Private sector banks) engaged as Issuer
banks for FASTag issuance to road users and twelve (12) Acquirer banks to process the
transactions at fee plazas.
The Ministry had mandated fitment of FASTag in M&N categories of motor vehicles with effect
from 1st January, 2021. Category 'M' stands for a motor vehicle with at least four wheels used for
carrying passengers. Category 'N' stands for a motor vehicle with at least four wheels used for
carrying goods, which may also carry persons in addition to goods. In order to further promote fee
payment through digital mode, reduce waiting time and fuel consumption and provide for
seamless passage through fee plazas, Government has declared all lanes of the fee plazas on
National Highways to be “FASTag lane of the fee plaza” w.e.f. the midnight of 15th/16th February
2021.
As on 31st December, 2024, collectively banks have issued over 10.30 crore FASTags; the average
daily collection through ETC is around ` 192 crore with penetration of about 98.5% in total fee
collection. There are 1,051 National Highways fee plazas live with ETC infrastructure in all lanes.
The constant growth and adoption of FASTag by highway users is very encouraging and has helped
increase efficiency in toll operations.

Figure(a): Monthly ETC Transaction Count & Collection

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Celebra on of 10 Incep on day of NHIDCL

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CHAPTER - V
DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL HIGHWAYS IN NORTH-EASTERN REGION
5.1 The Ministry has been paying special attention to the development of National Highways in the
North-Eastern (NE) Region and 10 % of the total budget allocation is earmarked for NE region.
The total length of National Highways in North-East is 16,125 km and these are being developed
and maintained by four agencies - the State PWDs, BRO, NHAI and NHIDCL. Of the total length
of 16,125 km, about 6,844 km is with NHIDCL, 6,787 km with respective State Govts, 778 km
with NHAI, 1,228 km with BRO and 488 km is yet to be entrusted.
5.2 The National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) is a
Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. It was
incorporated on 18th July, 2014 with the objective of developing National Highways and other
infrastructure rapidly in the North East and Strategic areas of the country that share International
Borders and started operation from September, 2014.
5.3 Under the CRIF, 147 works amounting to ` 4,644 crore are in progress for the improvement of
State roads.
5.4 Under the Economic Importance & Inter State Connectivity scheme (which has now been
subsumed under CRIF Scheme since 2020), 10 projects sanctioned before 2020 amounting to `368
crore are in progress.
5.5 For State PWD, 36 works in length of 508 km costing ` 5,322 crore are in progress. For NHAI, 3
works in length of 169 km and costing ` 3,568 crore under Bharatmala Pariyojana are in progress.
For NHIDCL, 151 works in length of 3,171 km and costing ` 73,561 crore under various schemes
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Total Ongoing Projects
Sr. No. State Length Total Project Cost
No of Projects
in km (in ` crore)
1 Assam 53 978 34,777
2 Arunachal Pradesh 19 354 4,215
3 Manipur 34 736 11,052

4 Meghalaya 16 301 5,511

5 Mizoram 14 436 8,019
6 Nagaland 28 589 8,371

7 Sikkim 13 197 4,019

8 Tripura 13 258 6,488
Total 190 3,848 82,452

State-wise Details of Works in the North-East

5.7.1 Arunachal Pradesh
State PWD:
st
(i) As on 31 December, 2024, 12 development works in length of 211 km and costing ` 1,392
crore are in progress.
(ii) Under CRIF, 55 works costing ` 2,060 crore are in progress for the improvement of State
roads.
(iii) 2 works costing ` 41 crore are in progress under EI & ISC scheme.
NHIDCL:
st
(i) As on 31 December, 2024, 7 development works in length of 143 and costing ` 2,823 crore are
in progress.
5.7.2 Assam
State PWD:
(i) As on 31st December, 2024, 9 development works in length of 66 km costing ` 1,801 crore are
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(ii) Under CRIF, 18 works costing ` 1,351 crore are in progress for the improvement of State roads.
NHIDCL:
(i) As on 31st December, 2024, 41 development works in length of 743 km and costing ` 29,408
crore are in progress.
NHAI:
st
(i) As on 31 December, 2024, 3 development works costing ` 3,568 crore are in progress.
5.7.3 Manipur
State PWD:
(i) Under CRIF, 13 works costing ` 240 crore are in progress for the improvement of State roads.
NHIDCL:
(i) As on 31st December, 2024, 34 development works in length of 736 km and costing ` 11,052
crore are in progress.
5.7.4 Meghalaya
State PWD:
st
(i) As on 31 December, 2024, 4 development works in length of 49 km and costing ` 421 crore
are in progress.
(ii) Under CRIF, 24 works costing ` 359 crore are in progress for the improvement of State roads.
NHIDCL:
st
(i) As on 31 December, 2024, 12 development works in length of 252 km and costing ` 5,090
crore are in progress.
5.7.5 Mizoram
State PWD:
(i) As on 31st December, 2024, 2 development works in length of 16 km and costing ` 129 crore
are in progress.
(ii) Under CRIF, 4 works costing ` 236 crore are in progress for the improvement of State roads.
NHIDCL:
st
(i) As on 31 December, 2024, 12 development works in length of 420 km and costing ` 7,890
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State PWD:
st
(i) As on 31 December, 2024, 6 development works in length of 116 km and costing ` 1,113 crore
are in progress.
(ii) Under CRIF, 8 works costing ` 272 crore are in progress for the improvement of State roads.
(iii) 8 works costing ` 327 crore are in progress under EI & ISC scheme.
NHIDCL:
st
(i) As on 31 December, 2024, 22 development works in length of 473 km and costing ` 7,257
crore are in progress.
5.7.7 Sikkim
State PWD:
(i) As on 31st December, 2024, 3 development works in length of 50 km and costing ` 467 crore
are in progress.
(ii) Under CRIF, 24 works costing ` 110 crore are in progress for the improvement of State roads.
NHIDCL:
(i) As on 31st December, 2024, 10 development works in length of 147 km and costing ` 3,552
crore are in progress.
5.7.8 Tripura
State PWD:
(i) Under CRIF, 1 works costing ` 16 crore is in progress for the improvement of State roads.
NHIDCL:
(i) As on 31st December, 2024, 13 development works in length of 258 crore and costing ` 6488
crore are in progress.
5.8 Bharatmala Projects Entrusted to NHIDCL
NHIDCL was assigned to develop 4,373 km of stretches under Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-I. So
far NHIDCL has awarded 2,866 km at the cost of ` 66,001 crore and has completed 1,554 km of
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Corridor (NER) & Feeder Route-Inland Waterways as follows:

S. No. Corridor Type Total Length (in km)

1 Economic Corridors 2,901

2 Feeder Route 0

3 National Corridors 0

4 Border Connectivity Roads 567

5 International Connectivity Roads 905

6 Inter Corridor Feeder Routes 0

Bharatmala Total 4,373

5.9 Establishing International Connectivity by the NHIDCL

The NHIDCL is an important player in the creation and enhancement of cross border connectivity
to Nepal, Bangladesh and Myanmar. It has undertaken several projects with the aim of improving
regional trade and connectivity.
5.9.1 Bangladesh Connectivity
Tripura: Connectivity through Sabroom
NHIDCL has completed the Agartala-Sabroom stretch, including the Feni Bridge on NH-08; the
route has the potential of connecting the NER with Chittagong port in Bangladesh. The project has
been completed in FY 2020-21 and is open for public.
Meghalaya: Connectivity through Dalu and Dawki
(a) Another connectivity between India and Bangladesh is being improved along the existing old NH-
51 (New NH-217) in the State of Meghalaya form Tura to Dalu Road under Japan International
Cooperation Agency (JICA) ODA loan and the road would be open for traffic by March, 2025.
(b) Construction of Shillong to Dawki Road on NH-40 by NHIDCL under JICA funding will provide
seamless cross-border trade connectivity at Dawki in Meghalaya and other NER States with
Tamabil in Bangladesh. The project road would be open to the public by FY 2025-26.
Mizoram: Connectivity through Lunglei
Lunglei - Tlabung section of NH-302 is being developed to 2-lane with paved shoulders in two
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Assam: Connectivity through Suttarkhandi

Karimganj to Sutarkandi Road on NH-08 is being developed to 4-Lane carriageway by NHIDCL
to provide connectivity to Sylhet Division in Bangladesh with the other part of NER. The project
would be targeted to be completed by FY 2026-27.
5.9.2 Myanmar Connectivity
Manipur: Connectivity through Moreh
NHIDCL has been developing 2/4-laning of Imphal to Moreh road and Moreh bypass on NH-39 as
a part of AH-02 with total cost of ` 2,216 crore, which will provide connectivity to India-
Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway. The project will be completed by March, 2025.
Mizoram: Connectivity through Lawngtlai
Improvement of Aizawl-Lawngtlai-Tuipang section on NH-54 to 2-lane with paved shoulders is
being taken up under JICA ODA loan by NHIDCL to provide connectivity to the Kaladan Multi
Modal Transit project to provide seamless connectivity to Myanmar with the other part of NER, of
which Lawngtlai - Myanmar Border Section has already been completed. The project will be
completed by March, 2025.
Nagaland: Connectivity through Avangkhu
The widening to 2-laning of Akegwo to Avangkhu section of NH-202K by NHIDCL will connect
other parts of NER through Nagaland with Myanmar. The project road would be open to the public
by FY 2025-26.
5.9.3 Nepal Connectivity
West Bengal
Construction of Mechi Bridge and its approaches on India-Nepal border linking Kakarbita in
Nepal and Panitanki on NH-327B (Asian Highway-02) in the State of West Bengal was included
as part of ADB-SASEC connectivity. The new 6 Lane Major Bridge (675 m) across river Mechi
with approach road of 825 m has been taken up on the upstream of the existing 586 m Mechi
Bridge to match with capacity of AH 02 section and keeping in view the future requirements as the
existing bridge has exhibited minor distress and is insufficient to take care of the present fast
moving/commercial traffic in addition to the slow-moving vehicles & pedestrian traffic. This 1.5
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5.10 Projects Awarded during year 2024-25 by MoRTH

Total Projects Awarded from 01.04.2024 to 31.12.2024

Sr. No. State
Total Project Cost
No of Projects Length in km
(in ` crore)
1 Arunachal Pradesh 15 325 4,367
2 Assam 9 120 266
3 Manipur 0 0 0
4 Meghalaya 2 63 1,241
5 Mizoram 1 18 10
6 Nagaland 0 0 0
7 Sikkim 0 0 0
8 Tripura 0 0 0
TOTAL 27 526 5,884

5.11 Frontier Highway in Arunachal Pradesh

Ü Frontier Highway (NH-913) is a road of strategic importance along Indo-Tibet-Myanmar
border with intent to arrest the population migration from border areas.
Ü The total design length of Frontier Highway is 1,824 km out of which work on 271 km has been
taken up by MoD/MoRTH before declaration as National Highway.
Ü Balance length of 1,553 km is being sanctioned/awarded by MoRTH in 44 packages
Ø to be executed by three agencies viz. State PWD, BRO and NHIDCL
Ø State PWD: 566 km (18 packages) (Bomdila-Nafra-Lada-Sarli-Huri & Miao-Kharsang-
Vijaynagar)
Ø BRO: 414 km (11 Package) (Huri-Taliha-Tato & Bile- Migging)
Ø NHIDCL: 573 km (15 packages) (Tuting-Zido-Singha-Anelye, Ithun Bridge-Hunli-
Hayuliang, Hawai-Miao & Pango-Jorging)
Ü The overall status of sanction and award is as under:
Ø Sanctioned: 36 packages (1,280 km)

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Ø Award pending due to LA, etc.:1 pkg (47 km )
Ø Under Tendering : 22 pkgs (756 km )
Ø Tender to Be Invited: 7 pkgs (239 km)
Ø Yet to be sanctioned : 8 pkgs (272 km)
The Agency-wise details of No. of Packages w.r.t. sanction and award are as under:

Status BRO State PWD NHIDCL Total

Sanctioned 10 18 8 36 pkgs

Yet to be Sanctioned 1 0 7 8 pkgs

Awarded 0 0 6 6 pkgs

Award pending 0 0 1 4 pkgs

Under Tendering 9 13 0 22 pkgs

Tender to be invited 1 5 1 7 pkgs

5.12 Jogighopa Logistics Park Limited (JLPL)

MoRTH through National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited
(NHIDCL) has been developing Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) at Jogighopa, Assam. The
proposed MMLP at Jogighopa is one of the 35 MMLPs being constructed to improve logistical
capacity of India. The MMLP at Jogighopa is designed as a state-of-the-art facility that shall
improve logistics efficiency and facilitate the domestic as well as EXIM trade in the North-eastern
regions of India.
The MoU between MoRTH represented by NHIDCL and Government of Assam envisaged
formation of an SPV (93.53%: 6.47% shareholding respectively) for development of Multi Model
Logistics Park at Jogighopa, Assam. Under this arrangement, a logistic park is being developed on
the land provided by the Government of Assam in two phases (112 acres in Phase-I and 88 acres in
Phase-II). For execution of this MMLP, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) namely the “Jogighopa
th
Logistics Park Limited” was incorporated on 26 February, 2021 as a public limited company with
authorised share capital of ₹ 50,000, with the senior most Secretary, Industries & Commerce
Department, Government of Assam as its Chairman and ED (P), RO-Guwahati, NHIDCL as the
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In order to initiate the development work at site, NHIDCL has taken up the works for Phase-I
development which has been completed in FY 2024-25. The Phase-I has been divided into three
packages in addition to the development of IWT (Inland Waterways Terminal) at Jogighopa as a
deposit work from IWAI.
5.13 Parvatmala Pariyojana
Under Parvatmala Pariyojana, the Ministry envisages provision of safe, economical, convenient,
efficient, self-sustainable & world-class ropeway infrastructure providing first & last mile
connectivity to improve logistics efficiency in India.
Detailed Feasibility Study is underway for projects at Kamakhya Temple (Assam) and Tawang
(Arunachal Pradesh). Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) have been signed with State
Governments of Assam, Tripura, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for implementation of ropeway
projects under Parvatmala Pariyojana in coordination with State Governments.

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CHAPTER - VI
ROAD TRANSPORT
6.1 Road transport is the dominant mode of transport in India, both in terms of traffic share and
contribution to the national economy. Apart from facilitating the movement of goods and
passengers, road transport plays a key role in promoting equitable socio-economic development
across regions of the country. It also plays a vital role in social and economic integration and
development of the country. Easy accessibility, flexibility of operations, door-to-door service and
reliability have earned road transport a greater significance in both passenger and freight traffic vis-
à-vis other modes of transport.
6.2 The Ministry is responsible for the formulation of broad policies relating to regulation of road
transport in the country, besides making/monitoring arrangements for vehicular traffic to and from
neighboring countries.
6.3 The following Acts/Rules, which embody the policy relating to motor vehicles and State Road
Transport Corporations (SRTCs) are being administered in the Road Transport Division of the
Ministry:
Ü Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
Ü Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989
Ü Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950
Ü Carriage by Road Act, 2007
Ü Carriage by Road Rules, 2011
6.4 e-Transport
One of the key IT initiatives by the MoRTH to modernize transport sector management and
operations is the eTransport Mission Mode Project. This comprehensive digital platform,
developed with technical support from NIC, enables all transport-related services through a
centralized, web-based system that operates nationwide. It has significantly transformed the
service delivery mechanisms for various transport activities, including vehicle registration,
driving licenses, taxation, fitness, permits, and enforcement. This project has automated
operations and transformed 200+ citizen/trade-centric Transport services into
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launch of these Faceless Services is a quantum leap in the transport system. eTransport project
encompasses an extensive array of Government-to-Government (G-G), Government-to-Business
(G-B) and Government-to-Citizen (G-C) services, benefiting many stakeholders e.g. citizens,
vehicle manufacturers, dealers, transporters, banks, insurance companies, security agencies,
enforcement agencies as well as various State/Central Government departments and their
applications.

Figure 1: e Transport Mission Mode Project (MMP) Key Stakeholders.

6.4.1 Growth as a Public Digital Platform
The e-Transport MMP has steadily evolved from primarily a medium for online RC and DL related
services to a comprehensive public digital platform. Other key applications developed and
implemented under this project include e-Challan (enforcement solution), PUCC (pollution
compliance system), Integration of eChallan with Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS),
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Facility (RVSF), Automated Fitness Management System (AFMS), Advanced Reporting-

Dashboards and Analytics Portal etc. The eTransport initiative also empowers multiple
stakeholders by enhancing service delivery.
The project integrates the entire vehicle life cycle including manufacturing, sales, registration,
insurance, financing, testing and fitness and scrapping. Data and services have been interconnected
with stakeholders across allied sectors, such as vehicle manufacturers, dealers, banks, FASTag,
eWay Bill, Smart Cities, Pollution Checking Centers, Fitness Centers, Driving Schools, GST and
police and security agencies (NATGRID, NCRB, CCTNS), among others.
The continuous data/service exchange, leading from these integrations, arms the project with a
large volume of data, which is then analyzed to generate key insights for decision
making/monitoring by the Authorities. Further, it allows preparedness required for adapting to
upcoming trends and scenarios, and benchmarking with best practices.

Figure 2: eTransport Ecosystem

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 6.4.2 mVahan
mVahan is designed as a convenient mobile solution tailored for Departmental Officers at RTOs
and internal stakeholders such as Dealers in India. Currently available on the Android platform, it
streamlines a range of Vahan Services, including automating Vehicle Inspection and Fitness
processes. The app also facilitates seamless document uploads by Dealers and RTOs during
vehicle registration, enhancing efficiency and reducing paperwork. Additionally, mVahan
supports services like processing requests for Change of Address, further simplifying
administrative tasks within the transport sector. This digital initiative underscores India's
commitment to modernizing governance and improving service delivery through innovative
mobile technology.
6.4.3 Integration of eChallan with Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS)
e-Challan or electronic Challans is a “One Nation One Challan” traffic enforcement solution,
comprising of android-based mobile app and a web interface. It has been developed for the purpose
of providing a comprehensive solution for Transport Enforcement Officers and Traffic Policemen
and is implemented in 33 States till date. The solution has digital interfaces for all the stakeholders
in ecosystem viz. MoRTH, State Departments, Police, Citizen, Courts, etc. This application is
integrated with Vahan and Sarathi applications and provides a number of user-friendly features
while covering all major functionalities of Traffic Enforcement System.

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Figure 3: eChallan Application Workflow

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 To modernize the traffic management system, eChallan has seamlessly integrated with the
Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS), incorporating advanced technologies such as
Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras,
Speed Guns, Over Speed Violation Detection (OSVD) and Red-Light Violation Detection (RLVD)
among others. These technologies are strategically deployed to effectively monitor traffic
violations. Data captured by this system enables the efficient issuance of eChallan and notices
through SMS notifications. The streamlined process enhances traffic enforcement accuracy and
provides citizens a user-friendly means to address and settle violations. Integration of ITMS has
been integrated with Virtual Courts to enable end-to-end online case settlement. This integrated
system has been successfully implemented in 23 States.

Figure 4: ITMS Workflow

6.4.4 VLTS Command & Control Centre Solution
Vehicle Location Tracking & Emergency Alerts System (VLTEAS) has been conceived by
MoRTH for implementation across the country. The complete system is based on AIS-140
specification as notified by the Ministry - defining the process for fitment of approved tracking
devices in public service vehicles and setting up of VLTS Command and Control Centre (C&CC)
at State level. Scheme guidelines for the same were issued on 15th January, 2020 under Nirbhaya
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Salient Features

6.4.5 Bharat Series Vehicle Registration

To facilitate seamless transfer of vehicles across States and eliminate the need for assigning a new
registration mark during interstate owner transfers, a provision for “Bharat series (BH-series)” is
provided as per Gazette Notification G.S.R. – 294 (E) issued by Ministry of Road Transport &
Highways. NIC has incorporated the needful changes in the Dealer point module and provision has
been provided to 29 States for Central issuance of BH series number from the portal.
Below are some Salient Features:
Ü Simplifies Interstate Vehicle Transfers
Ü Eliminates the need for assigning a new registration mark during interstate owner transfers.
Ü Available on an optional (choice) basis
Ü Accessible to Government and private sector firms in four or more States/UTs
Ü Applicable for both new registration and in case of transfers to BH or normal series.
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This application has been developed to address issues encountered by vehicles, such as those
falling under the definition of "defect" as outlined in rule 127C. This initiative, undertaken by
MoRTH & NIC, aims to streamline the vehicle recall process, ensuring prompt action by
manufacturers in response to various reported or identified events. These events may include non-
performance of specific vehicle parts, defective manufacturing, safety hazards, or non-compliance
with notified norms. The system's development will encompass every aspect of the vehicle recall
process, including customer notification and response mechanisms, process tracking, compliance,
and reporting among other necessary stages of the cycle. It will also be equipped to manage recall
events triggered by retrofitting requirements in vehicles.
6.4.7 All India Tourist Permit (AITP) Module
AITP, developed by NIC under MoRTH Gazette notification G.S.R. 302(E), allows tourist vehicle
operators to transport tourists and their luggage across India. The "All India Tourist Permit"
(AITP) is a permit issued by the Transport Authority, authorizing tourist vehicle operators or
owners to transport tourists, either individually or in groups, along with their personal luggage
throughout India, upon payment of the permit fee.
This initiative simplifies interstate travel, enhancing mobility and supporting the tourism sector by
eliminating the need for multiple permits.
6.4.8 Faceless, Contactless, Aadhar - eKYC Based Services
In eTransport Project, faceless services have been introduced to ensure an efficient and fully digital
approach in delivering various transport-related services to citizens through Vahan and Sarathi. It
enables citizens to avail it in a completely online, contactless manner from the comfort of their
homes. Both MoRTH and NIC have transitioned the existing transport services to a faceless mode,
employing advanced technologies such as Aadhaar authentication, eKYC, AI-based face
recognition, e-Sign and other business process transformations. Currently, more than 90 transport
services are completely Contactless. However, implementation varies from state to state.
Salient Features:
Ü Complete Online & Contactless service
Ü No need to visit RTO at any stage of application
Ü Aadhar based authentication and e-KYC of the applicant
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Ü Online proctoring through video capturing (AI Video processing) of the applicant taking
the Learner's license test
Ü Provision for document upload for all Faceless Transactions

6.4.9 Automatic Fitness Management System/ Automated Testing System

The Automatic Fitness Management System (AFMS) developed by the National Informatics
rd
Centre (NIC) under MoRTH Gazette notification GSR 652 (E), dated 23 September, 2024 to
modernize vehicle fitness management in India. Prior to AFMS, vehicle owners had to obtain a
fitness certificate from a registering authority or authorized testing center where their vehicle was
first registered. This often-posed challenges, especially for those traveling or relocating. AFMS
addresses these issues by partnering with Automated Testing Stations (ATS) across the country.
These stations conduct vehicle fitness tests and upload the results directly to the AFMS server. As a
result, vehicle owners can now book appointments for fitness checks online at any ATS, whether
within their state or anywhere else in India. This convenience allows them to access fitness services
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VSCRAP Portal was developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) under MoRTH Gazette
rd
notification GSR 653(E) dated 23 September, 2021. This application facilitates motor vehicle
owners in efficiently phasing out old and unfit vehicles with high emissions, thereby mitigating the
deterioration of air quality. The primary objective of this application is to remove polluting
vehicles from running on the roads and subsequently lower the country's carbon footprint. All
applications and processes for vehicle scrapping have been made online and time-bound for
vehicles registered on the Vahan portal.
6.4.11 Next Gen mParivahan Mobile App
NextGen mParivahan serves as the mobile extension of Vahan, Sarathi and other eTransport
components available on Android and iOS platforms. It offers citizens access to 75+ online
services/utilities for driving licenses, vehicle registration, taxation, fitness, permits, and other
transport-related needs. Integrated with Vahan, Sarathi, eChallan and other repositories, it
facilitates seamless data exchange. With over 11.55 crore app downloads, it is one of the most
popular government apps. Following are the services and utilities incorporated in the app:

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List of NextGen mParivahan Services

Vehicle Services Driving License Services Fancy
1 Search RC 1 Search DL 1 Available status
2 Virtual RC 2 Virtual DL 2 Allocate status
3 Issue of duplicate RC 3 Issue of duplicate DL 3 Download fee receipt
4 Change of address in RC 4 Renewal of DL 4 Download allotment letter
5 Hypothecation termination 5 Change of address in DL 5 Fancy number available status
6 Hypothecation continuation 6 Replacement of DL 6 Fancy number allocate status
7 Hypothecation addition 7 DL extract 7 Download fee receipt
8 Issue of NOC 8 IDP 8 Download allotment letter
9 RC particulars against fee 9 Update mobile number 9 Show action status
10 Application status 10 Application status
11 Download receipt 11 View upload documents eChallan
12 Verify Payment status 12 Download forms 1 Challan status
13 Dispose application 13 Change of name in LL 2 Challan payment
14 Update mobile number 14 Issue of Duplicate LL 3 Verify payment status
15 Online tax payment 15 Change of address in LL 4 Download challan
16 Transfer of ownership 16 Application edit of LL 5 Download receipt
17 RC Transfer 17 Apointment cancellation
18 RC cancellation 18 Change of date of bith in DL PUCC
19 RC release 19 Change rof name in DL 1 Search PUCC
20 Duplicate fitness certificate 20 Endorement to drive in hill region 2 Download PUCC
21 Renewal of state permit 21 New conductor licence
22 Duplicate permit certificate 22 Duplicate conductor license Checkpost Services
23 Temporary permit 23 Renewal of conductor license 1 Verify checkpost receipt details
24 e-Sign of RC services 24 Change of address in condutor license 2 Download checkpost tax receipt
25 NP home authorization 25 Change of name in conductor license
26 Tax assessment 26 Face recognition API for LL
27 NOC download 27 Adhaar card-based e-KYC in LL/DL
28 Alteration of Vehicle 28 Add class of vehicles in LL/DL
29 Addition of nominee 29 New Driving License
30 Compounding fee payment 30 Learner’s License
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As on 31 December, 2024, Vehicle Registration record and Driving License record are 38.7+
crore and 21.1+ crore respectively.
6.5 Major Initiatives taken in the Year 2024 for Amendment of the Central Motor Vehicles
Rules, 1989
6.5.1 Inclusion of L2-5 as a New Vehicle Category
Ministry vide GSR 354(E) dated 26th June, 2024 has included 'L2-5' as a new category of vehicle in
Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. The purpose behind this regulation is to create innovative E-
mobility solution in which a two wheeled motor vehicle can run separately as well as can be
coupled to a rear module to form a three-wheeler. It can be used either as a two-wheeler or as a
three-wheeler. Further, it will provide more opportunity to three wheeled auto rickshaw owners to
utilize the two-wheeler for commercial purposes namely viz. taxi aggregator, home delivery
services, e-commerce, etc. It will also enable existing three-wheeler owners to own a two-wheeler
for their commercial as well as personal use while allowing them flexibility to optimize the
benefits.
6.5.2 Retrofitment in BS VI
Ministry vide GSR 407(E) dated the 15th July, 2024 has amended rule 115C of CMVR, 1989 to
prescribe that the type approval for vehicles retrofitted with LPG kits shall be valid for six years
from the date of issue of such approval and shall be renewed for every six years at a time.
6.5.3 Revision of Standards for Safety Belt, Restraint Systems and Safety Belt Reminder
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Ministry vide GSR 514(E), dated the 14 August, 2024 has amended the Central Motor Vehicles
Rules, 1989 to provide provisions for applicability of revised standards for safety belt assemblies,
safety belt anchorages and the installation of Safety Belts and Restraint Systems in Motor vehicles
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of category M, N and L7 w.e.f. 1 April, 2025. Further, the vehicles of category M1 manufactured
on and after the 1st April, 2025, shall meet the requirement of safety belt reminder for all front
facing rear seats as per AIS-145-2018.
6.5.4 Safety Requirements for Electric Power Train Construction Equipment Vehicles
MoRTH vide G.S.R. 721(E) inserted rule 125-O in Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR), 1989
regarding Safety Requirements for Electric Power Train Construction Equipment Vehicles and
mandated that on and after 1st January, 2025, Construction Equipment Vehicles fitted with Electric
Power Train shall meet requirements as specified in AIS-174, till the corresponding BIS
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6.5.5 Renewal of Certificate of Fitness in respect of Transport Vehicles

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The Ministry has issued GSR 709(E) dated the 14 November, 2024 (amending rule 62 of the
Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989) which provides for extension of date for mandatory testing of
Transport Vehicles through an Automated Testing Station, registered in accordance with rule 175
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of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989 to 1 April, 2025.
6.6 Scheme for Providing Cashless Treatment to the Victims of Road Accidents caused due to
Motor Vehicles
In line with its commitment to reduce fatalities due to road accidents and the legal mandate under
section 162 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, Government is formulating a scheme to provide
cashless treatment to the victims of road accidents caused by the use of motor vehicles. Key
features of the scheme are as under:
Ü Victims are entitled to cashless treatment up to a maximum of ` 1.5 lakh per victim per
accident for a maximum period of 7 days from date of accident as per health benefits
packages for trauma and polytrauma of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri -Jan Arogya
Yojana (AB PM-JAY).
Ü Applicable to all road accidents caused by use of motor vehicle on any category of road.
Ü The National Health Authority (NHA) shall implement the scheme in coordination with
police, hospitals, State Health Agency (SHA), etc. through an IT platform combining the
functionalities of existing Electronic Detailed Accident Report (eDAR) application of
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways and Transaction Management System (TMS) of
NHA.
Ü Ministry of Road Transport and Highways along with National Health Authority (NHA), has
implemented pilot programs for providing cashless treatment to victims of road accidents in
the Union Territories of Chandigarh and Puducherry and States of Assam, Haryana, Punjab
and Uttarakhand.
6.7 Strengthening ITS in Public Transport System
Ü The Ministry has appraised the existing scheme namely “Strengthening ITS in Public
Transport System” to provide financial assistance to State/UT Governments for use of latest
technologies such as GPS/ GSM based vehicle tracking system, computerised reservation/
ticketing system, inter-modal fare integration, passenger information system etc. The Scheme
includes cost of capital expenditure of ITS hardware, software, application development,
operation, planning, management, administrative work and appointment of Project
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 Ü The Transport Bodies such as State Transport Undertakings, State Transport Corporations,
Public Private Partnerships and State Government Bodies (including hilly regions and North-
East States) are eligible to avail the financial assistance under the Scheme.
Ü The duration of the scheme is for 4 years (FY 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 i.e.,
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during remaining period of 15 Finance Commission Cycle). The total outlay of the Scheme is
estimated to be ` 175 crore from Ministry. Previous Scheme had fund of share of 50% by
Ministry but the revamped scheme has fund share of 70% by Ministry and remaining 30% will
be contributed by respective Transport Bodies.
Ü As on December, 2024, 21 proposals have been received out of which, the proposals in respect
of GSRTC, TSRTC, KSRTC, Bhopal BCLL and Sikkim SNT have been sanctioned in 2022-
24 and in respect of Assam ASTC, Mira Bhaindar MBMTU, Puducherry PRTC and APSRTC
have been sanctioned in 2023-24.
6.8 Safety and Security of Women Passengers (Projects under Nirbhaya Framework)
The Government of India has set up a dedicated fund under the Nirbhaya Framework being
administered by the Department of Economic Affairs, M/o Finance. MoRTH sanctions financial
assistance from the Nirbhaya fund to States/ UTs for projects specifically designed to improve
safety and security of women in public transport, after appraisal and recommendation by the
Empowered Committee of the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Standalone projects
from the Government of Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation,
Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation and Telangana State Road Transport Corporation
have been approved under the Nirbhaya Fund Scheme to augment safety and security of women in
public road transport, which are under different stages of execution.
6.9 Development of State-wise Vehicle Tracking Platform in States / UTs (under Nirbhaya
Framework)
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Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has approved a scheme (on 15 January, 2020) for
implementation of “Development, Customization, Deployment and Management of State-wise
vehicle tracking platform for Safety & Enforcement as per AIS 140 Specifications in States / UTs
under Nirbhaya Framework” at total estimated cost of ` 463.90 crore (including Central and State
share, as per Nirbhaya Framework).
The proposed system envisages enhancing the safety of women and girl children by establishing
Monitoring Centers across States/UTs, which shall track all the Public Service Vehicles (PSV) that
are fitted with location tracking device and emergency buttons for raising an alert in case of
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Response Support System (SERSS) for responding to distress calls. MoRTH had earlier issued a
notification dated 28th November, 2016, wherein Vehicle Location Tracking (VLT) device and
emergency buttons were mandated to be fitted in all public service vehicles. Further, the
responsibility of fitting VLT device and emergency buttons lies with the vehicle owner, and this
scheme shall finance only the setting up of Monitoring Centre in each State/UT for the tracking of
PSVs.
MoRTH has received proposals from 35 States/UTs namely Chhattisgarh, Nagaland, Himachal
Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar, Bihar, West Bengal,
Sikkim, Chandigarh, Karnataka, Punjab, Odisha, Kerala, Meghalaya, Assam, Puducherry,
Jharkhand, Manipur, Uttarakhand, Goa, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh,
Daman & Diu and Dadar & Nagar Haveli, Rajasthan, Mizoram, Tripura, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi,
Haryana, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep.
The Ministry has released the funds amounting to ` 220.11 crore. MoRTH has been closely
monitoring the implementation of this scheme. Periodic reviews are being done with the State
representatives and other stakeholders. So far, thirty-three States have received the funds and out
of which fourteen States, namely Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Puducherry, Uttarakhand,
Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, Sikkim, West-Bengal, Andaman, Odisha, Chandigarh, Kerala, Karnataka
and Arunachal Pradesh have already set up the monitoring centers. More States/UTs are in the
advanced stages of commissioning the Monitoring Centers.
6.10 Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernization Program (VVMP) (Vehicle Scrapping Policy)
The Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernization Program (V-VMP) or “Vehicle Scrapping Policy” was
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launched by Hon'ble Prime Minister on 13 August, 2021. It is aimed at creating an ecosystem for
phasing out of unfit and polluting vehicles in an eco-friendly manner. To enable successful
implementation of this policy, a network of Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSFs) for
environmentally friendly, safe and scientific scrapping of vehicles is required to be set up across
India. Additionally, a network of Automated Testing Stations (ATSs) is required for improved
transparency and objectivity in fitness testing of vehicles. The policy targets voluntary scrapping
of unfit commercial and private vehicles. The key objectives of the policy are to:
Ü Reduce population of unfit vehicles.
Ü Achieve reduction in vehicular air pollution.
Ü Improve road and vehicular safety.
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 Ü Formalize the currently informal vehicle scrapping industry.
Ü Boost availability of low-cost raw materials for automotive, steel and electronics industry.
6.10.1 MoRTH has issued following notifications to implement the provisions of the Policy:
a) GSR notification 653 (E) dated 23rd September, 2021 (amended vide GSR 695 (E) dated 13th
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September, 2022 and GSR 212 (E) dated 15 March, 2024) provides the rules for
establishment of Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF). The notification has come
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into force with effect from 25 September, 2021.
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b) GSR notification 652 (E) dated 23 September, 2021 (amended vide GSR 797 (E) dated
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31 October, 2022 and GSR 195 (E) dated 14 March, 2024) provides the rules for recognition,
regulation and control of Automated Testing Stations (ATS). The notification has come into
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force with effect from 25 September, 2021.
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c) GSR notification 714 (E) dated 4 October, 2021 provides for upward revision of registration
fee, fitness testing fee and fitness certification fee of vehicles. The notification has come into
force with effect from 1st April, 2022.
d) GSR notification 720 (E) dated 5th October, 2021 provides for concession in the motor vehicle
tax for the vehicle registered against submission of “Certificate of deposit”. The notification
has come into force with effect from 1st April, 2022.
e) GSR notification 29 (E) dated 16th January, 2023 provides that certificate of registration for
vehicles owned by Central, State and UT Governments and their departments, local
government (municipal corporations or municipalities or panchayats), State Transport
Undertakings, PSUs and other autonomous bodies with the Central and State Governments
shall not be renewed after the lapse of fifteen years and must be scrapped at RVSFs. The
notification has come into force with effect from 1st April, 2023.
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f) GSR notification 663 (E) dated 12 September, 2023 (amended vide GSR 709 (E) dated 14
November, 2024) provides for extension of date for mandatory testing of Transport vehicles
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through an Automated Testing Station to 1 April, 2025 and mandates fitness testing of
transport vehicles only at Automated Testing Stations in jurisdictions where ATSs are
operational.
6.10.2 The initiatives taken to implement the policy are as follows:
A. Citizen Centric Initiatives
The policy focuses on citizen centricity by allowing vehicles registered in any State to be fitness
tested / scrapped at any ATS / RVSF in the country. A citizen receives a Certificate of Deposit (CD)
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vehicles at RVSFs, various incentives are provided by Government and Auto OEMs on new
vehicles purchased against Cds:
(i) Concession in motor vehicle tax of up to 25% for Non-Transport vehicles and up to 15% for
Transport vehicles which are purchased against Certificate of Deposit vide MoRTH GSR 720
(E). 23 States / UTs have announced the MV tax concession so far.
(ii) Waiver of Registration fees for all vehicles across the country which are purchased against a
Certificate of Deposit.
(iii) In addition, Auto OEMs have agreed to provide discounts on vehicles purchased against CD,
as detailed below:
Ü CVs: 7 OEMs covering ~95% market (Tata, Eicher, Ashok Leyland, Mahindra, Isuzu
Motors, SML Isuzu, Force) agreed discounts up to 3%.
Ü PVs: 11 OEMs covering ~98% market (Maruti, Tata, Mahindra, Hyundai, Kia, Toyota,
Honda, JSW MG, Renault, Nissan, Skoda-Volkswagen) agreed lower of 1.5% discount OR
` 20,000 and Mercedez Benz (12th OEM) has announced ` 25,000 discount.
(iv) In addition to the above financial incentives, there are a lot of non-financial incentives
including
Ü Reduction in pollution due to scrapping of old polluting vehicles: It is estimated that on an
average, the emissions from a single Pre-BS M&HCV are equivalent to ~14 BS VI M&HCVs.
Similarly, emissions from a BS I and BS II M&HCV are equivalent to ~7 BS VI M&HCVs and
~6 BS VI M&HCVs respectively.
Ü Environment-friendly safe disposal of End-of-Life Vehicles
Ü Better safety features in new vehicles versus old vehicles
Ü Lower maintenance costs in new vehicles versus old vehicles
Ü Further, to disincentivize vehicle owners from using older vehicles, MoRTH has increased
fees for registration, fitness certificate issuance and fitness testing of older vehicles vide
MoRTH GSR 714 (E).
Ü For citizen convenience and seamless experience to users, a digital infrastructure has been
created on the Vahan portal for V-VMP to facilitate scrapping of end-of-life vehicles and
fitness testing.
Ü End-to-end digitisation of citizen journey of scrapping and vehicle fitness testing through
Vahan modules (AFMS and VScrap) from booking appointment, submitting application, and
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Ü Fully integrated portals with Vahan database enabling dynamic updation of records like
vehicle scrapping status and fitness test results on real-time in respective national databases,
eliminating additional manual interventions for citizen.
Ü Citizen incentives linked to CD are configured across relevant state department portals to
ensure seamless disbursement of benefits such as MV Tax concession and waiver of
registration fee at all touchpoints.
Ü Citizen awareness campaign has also been launched for vehicle owners to be informed of
policy benefits.
B. Investment Promotion and Ease of Doing Business
(i) The policy promoted private investment across RVSFs and ATSs where relaxed criteria was
defined in MoRTH guidelines to obtain a registration certificate (RC) for setting up RVSFs and
ATSs from the respective State Transport Departments.
(ii) Regular investor summits conducted in collaboration with State Governments across 25
States to promote V-VMP policy attracting private investments by showcasing policy
objectives, impact, and business opportunities, resulting in a pipeline of 200+ applications for
RVSFs and 350+ for ATSs.
(iii) Further, any registered investor / business in the RVSF and ATS ecosystem is onboarded to the
digital infrastructure created under V-VMP for ease of doing business.
(iv) National Single Window System (NSWS): A single window digital clearance portal for
investors providing all-in-one approval repository, real-time application status tracking and
fast query management, helping streamline approval process between State Transport Dept.
and investor.
(v) E-Auction of Government vehicles to RVSFs for scrapping: Dedicated e-auction portals
developed by Metal Scrap Trade Corporation (MSTC) and Government e-Marketplace
(GeM), onboarded under V-VMP to facilitate transparent and structured exchange of
Government vehicles older than 15 years between Government departments (Center, State,
PSUs) and RVSFs, enabling price discovery and demand aggregation. RVSFs registered as
per MoRTH guidelines can only participate in these auctions and purchase these vehicles for
scrapping.
(vi) Digitization of operations at RVSFs and ATSs: Leveraging Vahan modules under V-VMP,
investors can digitally manage end-to-end lifecycle operations at ATS and RVSF - scheduling,
booking acceptance, document verification and certificate issuance. These portals enable
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Ü AFMS portal enabling testing ecosystem: National Informatics Centre (NIC) has
developed a module on Vahan for end-to-end lifecycle management of testing through ATS.
The Automatic Fitness Management System (AFMS) provides the motor vehicle owners
ability to book vehicle fitness tests, view fitness test results and fitness certificate and apply for
re-tests. Automated Testing System (ATS) operators will be able to generate available test
slots, manage bookings, update vehicle fitness status and upload fitness test results and fitness
certificate. The application provides end-to-end visibility into vehicle testing process and its
result, thus improving transparency. It also helps in maintaining digital recordings of visual
tests. The AFMS portal is linked with other Vahan applications such that latest fitness status is
updated across Vahan and may be used by the authorities for enforcement purposes.
Ü Vscrap portal enabling scrapping ecosystem: NIC has developed another module on Vahan
for end-to-end lifecycle management of scrapping through RVSF. The Vscrap portal allows
motor vehicle owners to submit online applications for scrapping their old vehicles at any
Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) in the country. The RVSF can accept the
application form, negotiate the scrap value for old vehicle, generate a Certificate of Deposit
(CD) as a proof of receipt of vehicle for scrapping and generate a Certificate of Vehicle
Scrapping (CVS) as a proof of vehicle scrapped.
Ü CD trading portal: The 'Certificate of Deposit' issued to vehicle owners on submission of
vehicle for scrapping is linked with multiple incentives on purchase of new vehicles. The
incentives include waiver of registration fees, concession on MV Tax and discounts on ex-
showroom price by OEMs. Vehicle owners can also trade the CD. To enable the CD trading
Digi ELV portal has been developed by NCDEX.
C. Digital Dashboards and Data for Compliance Tracking
(i) Dedicated dashboards for real-time monitoring of ATS and RVSF operations allow tracking of
policy metrics across Central Government and State Government, providing integrated data
across portals that facilitates decision-making and supervision of notified rules.
(ii) Digitally driven process for compliance supervision through audit functionality, enabling
digital submission and scrutiny of audit reports via the NSWS portal, ensuring transparency
across investors and competent Government authorities.
D. Financial Incentives to State Governments to Expedite Policy Implementation
(i) To increase the pace of implementation, incentives worth ` 2,000 crore extended to State
Governments (on achieving V-VMP milestones in January-March 2023) under Department of
Expenditure's (DoE) Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment for 2022-
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 (ii) Scheme for special assistance to States extended for 2024-25 for ` 3,000 crore and released by
DoE on 9thAugust, 2024 vide letter F.No. 44(1)/PF-S/2023-24 (CAPEX) to incentivize states
to achieve their respective RVSF and ATS infrastructure set-up targets along with creation of
initial demand by scrapping Government owned vehicles.
(iii) ` 1,291 crore approved for disbursement by DoE across 19 State Governments on
achievement of defined milestones under V-VMP.
Ü ` 351 crore for January-March 2023 performance
Ü ` 940 crore for April 23-March 2024 performance
(iv) Scheme for special assistance to States extended for 2024-25 for ` 3,000 crore
Ü Increased incentives for scrapping of Government and non-government vehicles
Ü Higher incentives for awarding and operationalisation of ATS
6.11 Workshop cum Training Programme for State/UT Transport Department Officials
To update the officials of Transport Department of States /UTs with new rules and regulations
relating to transport, this Ministry conducts Workshop cum Training programmes for development
of Human Resources through various institutes, namely Engineering Staff College of India
(ESCI), Hyderabad; Asian Institute of Transport Development (AITD), Delhi; Central Institute of
Road Transport (CIRT), Pune; Institute of Road Traffic Education (IRTE), Faridabad; IIT-Delhi;
Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), Pune; CSIR - Indian Institute of Petroleum
(IIP), Dehradun and Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS), Bengaluru.
For conducting training from 2022-23 onwards, MoRTH has prepared new Guidelines for
administering the “Workshop cum Training Programme for development of Human Resources in
States'/UTs' Transport Departments and MoRTH”. These guidelines provide detailed instructions
to the training institutes to organize programs, timelines for submission of proposals, expenditure
to be incurred on training etc. The training of the officials is being conducted as per these guidelines
for the current year. For FY 2023-24, approx. 3,700 participants were imparted training through
136 programmes (107 offline, 29 online) at a cost of (approx.) ` 6.37 crore. Training Programmes
for the year 2024-25 are ongoing.
6.12 Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan)
The Accessible India Campaign was launched by Hon'ble Prime Minister for creating universal
accessibility for persons with Disabilities in Built Environment, Transport, and Information &
Communication Technology (ICT) ecosystem. The campaign is based on the principles of the
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and not based on the person's limitations and impairments. The physical, social, structural and
attitudinal barriers prevent people with disabilities (Divyangjan) from participating equally in the
socio-cultural and economic activities.
Under the campaign, all the STUs to achieve targets of Accessible India Campaign as under:
(i) 25% of Government owned public transport vehicles should be made fully accessible by
March, 2019.
(ii) All bus stops/ terminals/ ports should be made accessible.
(iii) Facilities for speedy licensing and registration may be provided to differently abled persons.
Accessibility of STUs Buses: In this regard the data has been compiled in respect of 61 STUs by
ASRTU. It was brought out that total number of operational buses are 1,45,490, the number of
buses involved in intercity operations are 97,165 and in urban operations are 48,325. The
accessibility percentage of these buses is tabulated as under:

Number of Number of Fully Percentage

Number of Buses Total Number
Sr. No. Accessible Accessible Total of
held by STUs of Buses
Buses Buses Accessibility

Intercity
i. 97,165 24,860* 356** 25,216 26%
operations

ii. Urban operations 48,325 15,308* 10,517** 25,825 53%

Total 1,45,490 40,168* 10,873** 51,041 36%

Note: * Accessible without wheel chair accessibility

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CHAPTER - VII
ROAD SAFETY
7.1 Safety in Road Transport Sector
India is committed to bring down fatalities from road accidents. It is clear from the report that road
accidents are multi-causal which requires multi-pronged measures to mitigate the problems
through concerted efforts of all agencies both in the Central and State Governments. Road
Accident measures which are within the purview of the MoRTH include road engineering design
for safety; proper road marking and signages; safety standards for vehicles like use of seat belts
etc., education and awareness campaign and programmes. The Ministry has formulated a multi-
pronged strategy to address the issue of road safety based on Education, Engineering (both of roads
and vehicles), Enforcement and Emergency Care.
7.2 The various accidents mitigation measures taken up by the Ministry in the recent past are as
follows:
7.2.1 EDUCATION MEASURES
(i) Publicity and Awareness Campaigns: Under “Grant of Financial Assistance for
Administering Road Safety Advocacy and Awards for the Outstanding Work Done in the Field
of Road Safety” scheme, financial assistance is provided by MoRTH to various eligible
agencies such as NGO/Trust/Cooperative Society/Firm/Academic Institutions etc. As
prescribed in the scheme guidelines, programme themes covered under the scheme are Road
Safety Audit, Pilot projects, Awareness campaigns (Awareness Building, Safer Vehicles and
Safer Road Users) and Capacity Building.
(ii) To create effective public awareness about road safety, Ministry also undertakes various
publicity measures and awareness campaigns through social media, electronic media and print
media.
7.2.2 ENGINEERING (BOTH ROAD & VEHICLES) MEASURES
I. Road Engineering
(i) Identification and Rectification of Accident Blackspots: High priority is accorded to
identification and rectification of blackspots (accidents prone spots) on National Highways.
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which short-term rectification measures have been completed on 9,525 black spots and permanent
rectification have been completed on 4,777 black spots. Rectification on the identified blackspots
is in progress. Besides, rectification measures are also taken on the accident spots reported on
eDAR portal on priority.
The Ministry is taking following steps to rectify the black spots:
Ü The blackspots are being rectified by providing immediate short-term measures such as
cautionary road signs and markings, transverse bar markings, rumble strips and solar
blinkers etc.
Ü For long term rectification, measures such as Flyover, Underpasses, Foot over Bridges,
Service roads etc. are being provided wherever required.
Ü Traffic calming measures such as traffic warning signs, delineators, road studs, bar
markings, humps at approach roads, etc. are taken at vulnerable sections of National
Highways to reduce road accident fatalities.
Emergency/medical facilities for the road accident victims are provided as per the respective
contract/concession agreements signed between NHAI and the contractor/concessionaire.
(ii) Road Safety Audits: It is mandatory to carry out the Road Safety Audit of all highway
projects at all stages i.e. design, construction and operation & maintenance stages. The Road
Safety Audit is being carried out as per the applicable standards laid down by the Indian Road
Congress (IRC).
(iii) Pedestrian Facilities: Financial power of up to ` 25 crore for construction of Pedestrian
Underpasses (PUP) and Pedestrian Subways (PSW) and up to ` 1.25 crore for construction of
Foot Over Bridges (FOBs) is delegated to Regional Officers of NHAI to speed up the process.
To make roads safer for pedestrians, MoRTH notified AIS 100, which contains the
requirements for the protection of pedestrian and other vulnerable road users in the event of a
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collision with a motor vehicle. These norms were applicable from 1 October, 2018 for new
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models and from 1 October, 2020 for all models.
(iv) Guidelines for Provision of Signages on Expressways and National Highways: Necessary
guidelines have been circulated to all road-owning agencies under the jurisdiction of the
MoRTH in July 2023 for implementation on all categories of National Highways and National
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include enhanced visibility and legibility, pictorial depictions for intuitive communication,
multilingual approach on road signages and focused lane discipline. The ROs have been
directed to implement signages as per the guidelines with focus on all new upcoming
highways, expressways and greenfield corridors along with highways having PCU more than
20,000.
II. Vehicle Engineering
Ministry has taken various initiatives to make vehicles safer, including the following:
(i) Mandatory provision of an airbag for the passenger seated on the front seat of a vehicle, next to
the driver.
(ii) Prescribed norms related to safety measures for children below four years of age, riding or
being carried on a motor cycle. It also specifies use of a safety harness, crash helmet and
restricts speed to 40 kmph.
(iii) Mandatory provisions for fitment of following listed safety technologies:
For M1 Category Vehicles:
Ü Seat Belt Reminder (SBR) for driver and co-driver.
Ü Manual Override for central locking system
Ü Over speed warning system.
For all M and N Category Vehicles:
Ü Reverse Parking Alert System·
(iv) Mandated Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) for certain classes of L [Motor vehicle with less
than four wheels and includes a Quadricycle], M [Motor vehicles with at least four wheels
used for carrying passengers] and N [Motor vehicles with at least four wheels used for carrying
goods which may also carry persons in addition to goods, subject to conditions stipulated in
BIS standards] categories.
(v) Mandated speed limiting function/speed limiting device in all transport vehicles, except for
two wheelers, three wheelers, quadricycles, fire tenders, ambulances and police vehicles.
(vi) Published the rules for recognition, regulation and control of Automated Testing Stations,
which define the procedure for fitness testing of vehicles through automated equipment and
the procedure for grant of fitness certificate by ATSs. The rules have been further amended on
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 (vii) Formulated the Vehicle Scrapping Policy based on incentives/dis-incentives and for creating
an ecosystem to phase out old, unfit and polluting vehicles.
(viii) A Scheme to set up one model Inspection & Certification Centre in each State/UT with
Central assistance for testing the fitness of vehicles through an automated system.
(ix) Published rules regarding the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (BNCAP) to introduce
the concept of safety rating of passenger cars and empower consumers to take informed
decisions.
(x) Published rules regarding prescribed level playing field in the area of manufacturing of buses
by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Bus Body Builders.
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(xi) Mandated vehicles, manufactured on or after 1 October, 2025, shall be fitted with an air-
conditioning system for the cabin of vehicles of N2 (goods vehicle with gross vehicle weight
exceeding 3.5 tonnes but not exceeding 12.0 tonnes) and N3 (goods vehicle with gross
vehicle weight exceeding 12.0 tonnes) category.
(xii) Published rules for revision of standards for Safety Belt, Restraint Systems and Safety Belt
Reminder to provide provisions for applicability of revised standards for safety belt
assemblies, safety belt anchorages and the installation of Safety Belts and Restraint Systems,
in Motor vehicles of category M, N and L7 w.e.f. 1st April, 2025. Further, the vehicles of
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category M1, manufactured on and after the 1 April, 2025, shall meet the requirement of
safety belt reminder for all front facing rear seats as per AIS-145-2018.
7.2.3 TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING
(i) Accredited Driver Training Centre: Shortage of skilled drivers is one of the major issues in
the Indian Roadways Sector. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has published a
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notification on 7 June, 2021, wherein the requirements to be fulfilled by accredited driver
training centers have been mandated. The Centre shall be equipped with simulators and
dedicated driving test track to provide high quality training to candidates. The candidates who
successfully pass the test at these centers will be exempted from the driving test requirement at
the time of applying for driving license, which is currently being taken at the RTO. These
centers are allowed to provide industry- specific specialized training as well.
(ii) To ensure good driving skills and knowledge of rules of road regulations among the drivers
and to strengthen the system of driver licensing and training to improve the competence and
capability of drivers, Ministry is setting up model Institutes of Driving Training and Research
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the States/UTs. As on 31 December, 2024, a total 31 IDTRs, 15 RDTCs and 41 DTCs have
been sanctioned. Out of these sanctioned Institutes/Centres, 23 IDTRs, 2 RDTCs and 3 DTCs
are functional and remaining are at different stage of completion.
(iii) Poor maintenance and use of old vehicles which is not roadworthy (not fit) cause accidents and
deaths. To strengthen the fitness check regime in the country, Ministry of Road Transport and
Highways is setting up model Inspection and Certification Centers in States/UTs. As on
31stDecember, 2024, 28 States/UTs have been covered under the scheme.
(iv) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has tied up with Indian Institute of Technology
(IIT), Madras to set up a Center of Excellence for Road Safety, to work on development of new
products, capacity building, knowledge sharing, collaborations, research and strategic
initiatives focused towards improving road safety and reducing road fatalities in the Country.
7.2.4 ENFORCEMENT MEASURES
(i) The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 is the principal instrument through which road transport is
regulated in the country. The same has been amended first time in a comprehensive way by the
Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, passed by the Parliament and published in the
Gazette of India on 9th August, 2019. The Act is expected to bring reforms in the various
segments as elaborated upon in the subsequent paras.
(ii) The Act will bring reforms in the area of Road Safety, bring citizen facilitation, transparency,
and reduce corruption with the help of information technology and removing intermediaries.
The Act will strengthen public transport, safeguard and protect Good Samaritan and reform
the insurance and compensation regime. The Act will facilitate Divyang by allowing motor
vehicles to be converted to adapted vehicles with post-facto approval and facilitating license
to drive adapted vehicles.
(iii) Some of the important Road Safety Provisions and Penalties are as under:
(a) Strengthening Enforcement and Road Safety
Ü Stricter penalties to improve deterrence effect.
Ü Minimum penalty increased from ` 100 to ` 500 for minor offences.
Ü Stricter penalties for juvenile offences.
Ü Drunken driving Penalty increased to ` 10,000 from ` 2,000 and suspension of license.
Ü Impounding and suspension of driving license in case of overspeeding, dangerous driving,
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 Ü Recognizing the use of IT enabled enforcement equipment.
Ü Recognition of driver refreshing training course as a remedial measure in case of suspension
of license.
Ü Mandatory automated testing for fitness certification.
Ü Constitution of National Road Safety Board to render advice on Road Safety and Traffic
Management.
(b) Speedy Assistance to Accident Victims
Ü Protection of Good Samaritans who help accident victims.
Ü Heavy penalties on those not giving way to Ambulances.
Ü Cashless treatment during golden hour.
Ü Faster and hassle-free provisions for compensation of ` 2.5 lakh for grievous hurt and ` 5 lakh
for death.
Ü Enhanced compensation of ` 2 lakh in case of death and ` 50,000 for grievous hurt for victims
of hit and run accidents.
Ü Simplification of procedures for 3rd Party Insurance and hired driver brought under the
insurance cover.
(c) Simplification and Citizen Facilitation
Ü Permitting issue of driving license anywhere in the State.
Ü Facilitating grant of online learning license.
Ü Registration of new vehicles at the dealer's end including grant of registration number before
the delivery of the vehicle is given.
Ü Renewal of transport license after five years as against present provision of three years.
Ü Documentation permissible in electronic form.
Ü Provision for recycling of vehicles.
Ü Adapted vehicles for Divyang.
(d) Strengthening Public Transport
Ü Aggregators recognized as a legal entity.
Ü Promote Rural Transport.
Ü Promote Public Transport.
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Ü National and State Level Transportation plans.

Ü States can formulate Schemes for promotion of public transport waiving the conditions in the
Act.
(e) Automation and Computerization
Ü Promoting use of electronic forms and documents.
Ü Migration from State registers of driving license and vehicle registration to National level
database.
(f) Empowerment of States
Ü Compound offences at amounts equal to the penalty or higher amounts.
Ü Impose a multiplier up to 10 to any penalty.
Ü Exempt the requirement of Stage Carriage in interest of rural transport.
Ü Exempt the requirements for promoting the last mile connectivity.
Ü Can authorize any other person to exercise the powers.
Ü Regulating pedestrians' movements and non-motorized traffic.
7.2.5 ENHANCING ROAD SAFETY OF CITIZENS
(i) Protection of Good Samaritan: The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 inserted a new
section 134A, viz., "Protection of Good Samaritans". This section provides that no police
officer or any other person shall compel a Good Samaritan to disclose the name, identity,
address or any such other personal details provided that the Good Samaritan may voluntarily
choose to disclose his /her name.
(ii) MoRTH initiated a scheme “Scheme for grant of Award to the Good Samaritan who has saved
life of a victim of a fatal accident involving a motor vehicle by administering immediate
assistance and rushing to Hospital/Trauma Care Centre within the Golden Hour of the accident
to provide medical treatment”. Under this scheme, Good Samaritans are incentivized, so that
Good Samaritan acts are encouraged.
7.2.6 OTHER INITIATIVES
(i) Electronic Monitoring and Enforcement: For provision of electronic monitoring and
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enforcement of Road Safety (through speed cameras, CCTVs, speed guns, dash cams, body
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wearable cameras etc.), rules have been notified through G.S.R. 575(E) dated 11 August,
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 (ii) Incident Management System & Incident Management Services: The services like
ambulances, patrol vehicles, cranes are deployed at every toll plaza.
(iii) National Road Safety Board (NRSB): National Road Safety Board and its Rules have been
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notified on 3 September, 2021. Appraisal of the Committee on Establishment Expenditure
(CEE) for creation of a new body has been obtained and further actions are being taken to
create the Board.
(iv) Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety: Regular review meetings are being conducted
by Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety, State Road Safety Committee and District
Road Safety Committee. The Ministry, in coordination with field offices, ensures compliance
of directions of the Supreme Court Committee on Road safety.
(v) Electronic Detailed Accident Report (e-DAR)/ Integrated Road Accident Database
(iRAD): eDAR/iRAD system is a central repository for reporting, management, claim
processing and analysis of road accidents data to enhance road safety in the Country. The
application is being developed and implemented by NIC/NICSI and the required analytics on
the data is being carried out by CoERS, IIT, Madras under the aegis of Ministry of Road
Transport and Highways. The application has been rolled out in all States/UTs for live data
entry of road accidents. It has also been integrated with national databases such as VAHAN,
SARATHI, PM Gatishakti, Data Lake of NHAI, TMS of National Health Authority (NHA)
etc. It is also being integrated with e-Courts application and CCTNS (Completed in 23
States/UTs).
7.3 TRANSPORT RESEARCH
7.3.1 Transport Research Wing (TRW) of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is involved in
collection, compilation, dissemination and analysis of data on roads and road transport sector
including road accidents. The Wing is also responsible for rendering research and data support to
the Ministry for policy planning and monitoring. In this direction, the Wing is working for
consistent systemic improvement of data quality and is also taking up studies on key areas in road
transport sector through reputed institutions.
7.3.2 On the roads and road transport sector, TRW disseminates data through four annual publications,
namely, Basic Road Statistics of India, Road Transport Year Book, Road Accidents in India and
Review of Performance of State Road Transport Undertakings.
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on the road network in the country including National Highways; State Highways; District
Roads (Constructed by State PWDs); Rural Roads consisting roads under PMGSY, State
PWD, Rural Work Departments and Panchayati Raj Institutions; Urban Roads consisting
roads under Municipalities, Port Trusts and Military Engineering Services; Project Roads
consisting roads under different organizations such as Railways, Border Road Organization,
Coal PSUs, State Departments such as Forest, Power, Irrigation, etc. The latest report
published is for the year 2018-19. The report for the year 2019-20 is under printing stage and
the data for the years 2020-21 and 2021-22 are under compilation stage.
(ii) Road Transport Year Book (RTYB): It is the primary source of information/ data on number
of registered motor vehicles, motor vehicles taxation, licenses and permits and revenue
realized from road transport in various States and UTs and in Million-plus cities of the country.
information is collected for this publication from the Transport Commissioners of all the
States/UTs. The publication of RTYB for the years 2020-21 and 2021-22 is under process for
approval.
(iii) Road Accidents in India: The publication provides State/UT-wise data on all facets of road
accidents, fatalities and injuries during a calendar year. Data is collected on a calendar year
basis from the Police Departments of States/UTs in standardized formats as provided by the
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) under
the Asia Pacific Road Accident Data (APRAD) base project. The latest issue of “Road
Accidents in India” is for the calendar year 2022. The publication for the year 2023 is under
approval stage.
(iv) Review of the Performance of State Road Transport Undertaking (SRTU): The
publication reviews physical and financial performance of SRTUs based on the information
supplied by the State Road Transport Undertakings. The latest report published is for the year
2018-19. The publication of the report for the years 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22 is under
approval stage.
7.3.3 The major highlights of the Road and Road Transport Sector in India as evident from the
data of the publications are as follows:
(i) Road Transport Year Book: The publication of report 'Road Transport Year Book for the year
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2020-21 and 2021-22' is under approval stage. As per the provisional data, the number of
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March, 2021 and 3,540 lakh (354 million) up to the period 31 March, 2022 recording an
annual compound growth rate of 8.99% and 8.30% during 2011 to 2021 and 2012 to 2022,
respectively. Two-wheelers constitute 74.5% and 74.4% of total registered vehicles as on 31st
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March, 2021 and 31 March, 2022, respectively (Appendix - 11). Two-wheelers account for
the largest segment of registered vehicles. While the category of “Transport” vehicles account
for 8.5 percent and 8.3% of total registered vehicles, Non-Transport vehicles account for the
balance 91.5% and 91.7% for the years 2020-2021 and 2021-22 respectively. International
comparison reveals that while developed countries tend to have a higher car penetration ratio,
developing countries tend to have a higher two-wheelers penetration.
(ii) Road Accidents in India: As far as the report on Road Accidents in India is concerned during
the calendar year 2022, the total number of road accidents were reported at 4,61,312 causing
injuries to 4,43,366 persons and claiming 1,68,491 lives in the country. The trends in the
number of road accident, those injured & killed for the calendar years from 2005 to 2022 is at
Appendix - 12.
Ü As compared to 2021, the number of road accidents have increased by 11.9%, persons killed
has increased by 9.4% and injuries have increased by 15.3% in the year 2022.
Ü However, accident severity expressed in terms of number of persons killed per 100 accidents
has declined from 37.3 in 2021 to 36.5 in 2022.
Ü Age profile of road accident victims for the calendar year 2022 reveals that young adults in the
age group of 18-45 years accounted for 66.5% of victims during 2022. People in working age
group of 18-60 years share 83.4% of total road accident fatalities during 2022.
Ü Among the vehicle categories involved in road accidents, two-wheelers accounted for the
highest share in total number of road accident deaths (44.5%) in 2022 followed by Pedestrians
(19.5%), Cars, Taxis, Vans and LMVs vehicles (12.5%), Trucks/Lorries (6.3%), Auto-
Rickshaws (3.9%), Bicycles (2.9%), Buses (2.4%) and other (8.0%).
Under Traffic rules violation, the single most important factor responsible for road accidents
is overspeeding which accounted for a share of 72.3% in road accidents and 71.2% of road
accident deaths in 2022.
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total road length is 63,60,004 km as on 31 March, 2020. The break-up of different categories
of roads is as follow:
2020
Sl. No. Category % share in
Total Surfaced Total Road
1 National Highway 1,32,995 1,32,995 2.1
2 State Highway 1,78,749 1,77,710 2.8
3 District Roads 6,16,964 5,92,587 9.7
4 Rural Roads (*) 44,95,948 26,16,982 70.7
5 Urban Roads 5,48,394 4,42,295 8.6
6 Project Roads 3,86,954 1,66,879 6.1

7 Total (including JRY Roads) 63,60,004 41,29,448

Percentage Share to Total 64.9

(*) Includes 9 lakh km length of rural road constructed under Jawahar Rozgar Yojana (JRY) from 1990-1999.

As on 31st March, 2020, National Highways comprised of 2.1% of total road network in the
country, State Highways 2.8% and the share of Rural Roads (including JRY) was the highest at
70.7% followed by District Roads (9.7%) and Urban Roads (8.6%). The percentage of
surfaced roads to total road length was 64.9%. The total road length of the country increased
significantly from 3.99 lakh km in 1951 to 63.6 lakh km in 2020, growing at a Compound
Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.3% in 2020 over 2010. Category-wise break-up of total
road length from 1951 to 2020 is at Appendix - 13.
(iv) Review and Performance of State Road Transport Undertakings: The publication of the
report 'Review of the Performance of State Road Transport Undertaking for the years 2019-20,
2020-21 and 2021-22' is under approval stage.
As per the provisional data, 58 reporting SRTUs held a total of 1,47,032 buses out of which
1,06,293 buses were operated, implying an average fleet utilization of 72.29% during 2021-
22. The consolidated net loss reported by 58 SRTUs in 2021-22 was of ` 30,19,193.16 lakh.
The combined staff strength of the 58 reporting SRTUs was 6,45,954 and the staff to bus ratio
was 4.39 in 2021-22. The combined physical performance of 58 reporting SRTUs during
2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22 is given at Appendix -14.
The net profits/losses vary for each SRTU depending upon underlying operational efficiency
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CHAPTER - VIII
RESEARCH AND TRAINING
8.1 The role of Research and Development (R&D) in the road sector is to update the standards and
specifications for road and bridge works, for efficient planning, design, construction, operation and
maintenance of highways with focus on cost optimization, faster delivery, enhanced durability,
safety & serviceability and environmental sustainability. The research schemes being sponsored
by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways are generally need based & 'applied' in nature,
which helps in formulation of standards, specifications, guidelines etc. that are used by agencies
engaged in implementation of highway projects. The study areas cover different aspects of roads,
bridges, tunnels, etc. The research works are undertaken through research and academic
institutions of repute and excellence. The research findings are disseminated with help of Indian
Roads Congress (IRC) by way of publication in their journals and further incorporation of findings
in IRC guidelines/codes of practice/manuals, Ministry's specifications, State-of-Art reports and
guidelines/instructions/circulars issued by this Ministry. Thus, the research works play pivotal role
in the development and management of road infrastructure in the country.
8.2 R&D Projects in the year 2024
8.2.1 Following research schemes have been sanctioned by MoRTH for development of Roads &
Bridges:
Ü “Development of Bio binders from Agricultural Waste for Utilization in Bituminous Road
Construction”, for amount of ` 3.21 crore by CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi and IIP, Dehradun.
Ü “Development and Assessment of High Polymer Modified Bitumen Binder and Mix for
Heavy Traffic Road”, for amount of ` 2.52 crore by NIT, Rourkela.
Ü “Derivation of Design Parameters for Ultra-High-Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete
(UHPFRC) in Bridge Infrastructure Applications”, for amount of ` 3.38 crore by IIT,
Roorkee.
Ü “Mix Design, Structural Performance & Construction Guidelines for UHPFRC Elements”,
for amount of ` 7.82 crore by IIT, Tirupati.
Following research project has been sanctioned by MoRTH for development of Tunnels :
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 8.2.2 MoU with Academic Institutions and Government Organizations for Technological
Collaboration on Tunnel Projects on National Highways
Tunnel projects play a crucial role in enhancing connectivity, reducing travel time, and ensuring
safer and more reliable transportation on national highways, especially in challenging terrains.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has prioritized the adoption of advanced technologies
and innovative solutions to improve the planning, design, and execution of tunnel construction. In
line with this commitment, during the Year 2024-25, the Ministry has signed Memorandum of
Understanding (MoUs) with the following Academic Institutions and Government Organizations
for technological collaboration on tunnel projects on National Highways.
Ü MIT World Peace University (WPU), Pune
Ü Delhi Technological University (DTU), Delhi
Ü Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur
Ü Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Indore
Ü Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee
Ü Geological Survey of India (GSI)
Ü National Institute of Rock Mechanics (NIRM)
8.3 Annual Research Plan Concept
The Ministry has initiated the concept of “Annual Research Plan” from the year 2022-23 onwards
to identify the applied & need based as well as futuristic research projects in consultation with all
the stakeholders.
8.4 New Materials and Technology
8.4.1 It has been the endeavour of the Ministry to encourage use of new/alternative
materials/technologies on National Highways. For this, Ministry has taken several proactive
actions to enhance use of precast use advanced materials like UHPFRC for long span
bridges.
8.4.2 Following new/alternative materials are also being used in ongoing projects of National
Highways. More and more use of such materials is being promoted through enabling guidelines
and regular monitoring.
1. Geo-synthetics including Coir/Jute
2. Fly ash
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4. Modified Bitumen (CRMB, PMB, NRMB)

5. Cement treated sub-base/base
6. Soil stabilization
7. Geo-composite
8. Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag
9. Slope stabilization using geo grid/soil nailing and other appropriate technology
10. Fibre(s) in PQC
11. Silica-fume
12. Dolacher (a residue of sponge iron) in embankment
13. Steel and Iron slag as aggregates
14. Alcofine/Microsilica
15. Reclaimed Asphalt pavement
16. Copper Slag
17. Zinc Slag
18. Recycled concrete aggregates
19. Ultra-High Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete(UHPFRC)
20. Industrialised Pre-cast Concrete Elements
21. Glass fiber Reinforced Polymer Rebar (GFRP)
22. Short-Panelled Concrete Pavement
23. Bonded Concrete Pavement
24. Bio-Bitumen
25. Fiber reinforced Micro-Surfacing
26. Bamboo Crash Barrier
27. Pre-stressed Precast Concrete Pavement
28. Graphene Modified Asphalt (GIPAVE)
29. High Modulus Asphalt
30. Stone Matrix Asphalt
31. Hot in-place Recycling
32. Textile Reinforced Concrete
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35. Roller Compacted Concrete Pavement
36. Geo-polymer Concrete with RAP
37. Graphene Enhanced Concrete
38. Solid Domestic Municipal Waste Paver Block
39. Bottom Pond Ash as a replacement of Natural Sand in Concrete
40. Warm Mix Asphalt(WMA)
41. Gap-graded Rubberised Bitumen(GGRB)
42. Cement Grouted Bituminous Macadam(CGBM)
43. Self-healing Concrete
44. Glowing road Marking
45. Stabilisation Technology
46. Prefabricated Modulur Steel Bridge
47. Reuse of Phosphorus-Gypsum
48. White-Topping
49. Bio-Cement
50. Recycled Glass Aggregate
51. Automated & Intelligent Machine-aided National Highway Construction (AIMC)
8.4.3 There has been consistent focus for “Quality First” mantra, rigorous implementation of quality
assurance and quality control mechanism in National Highway projects. Accordingly, meticulous
guidelines have been issued to penalize/debar/declare as non-performer contractor/
concessionaire/consultant for lapses in quality leading to premature distress/failure.
8.5 Standardization
Adoption of standardized practices in design, construction and maintenance with due regard to
variabilities in terrain, soil and climate is imperative for efficient and economical development of
highway facilities including rural roads. On this front, the Indian Roads Congress (IRC) has made
valuable contribution to the profession in preparing/revising Standards, Specifications,
Codes of Practices, Guidelines and Manuals on different aspects of roads, bridges and traffic
engineering. In addition to publishing of the four Periodicals viz. Indian Highways (Monthly),
Journal of IRC (Quarterly), Highway Research Journal (Half Yearly) & Highway Research
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Documents Published by IRC in 2024

S. No. IRC Publication No. Name of Document

Standard Specifications and Code of Practice for Road Bridges,

1 Revision of IRC:5
Section-I General Features of Design (Ninth Revision)

Standard Specifications and Code of Practice for Road Bridges,

2 Revision of IRC:40 Section-IV Brick, Stone and Cement Concrete Block Masonry
(Third Revision)

Standard Specifications and Code of Practice for Road Bridges

3 Revision of IRC:78 (Part-1) Foundations and Substructure Part-1 General Features and
Working Stress Design (Third Revision)

4 IRC:139 Guidelines for Multimodal Passenger Terminals

Manual For Bridge Management, Inventory, Inspection and

5 Revision of IRC:SP:35
Maintenance (First Revision)

Guidelines for Fabrication & Erection of Steel Bridges (First

6 Revision of IRC:SP:104
Revision)
Guidelines for Design of Short Slab Concrete Pavements for
7 IRC:SP:140
Highways and Expressways

8 IRC:SP:142 Manual for Red Light Violation Detection System (RLVDS)

Guidelines on Steel Concrete Composite Box Girder

9 IRC:SP:143
Superstructure for Road Bridges

10 IRC:SP:144 Guidelines for Detailing of Steel Bridges

Guidelines for Use of Geosynthetics in Road Pavements and

11 Amendment to IRC:SP:59-2019
Associated Works (First Revision)

12 Amendment to IRC:SP:32-2023 Guidelines for Safer Commute to Schools (First Revision)

Standard Specifications and Code of Practice for Road Bridges,

13 Amendment to IRC:24-2010 Section V – Steel Road Bridges (Limit State Method) (Third
Revision)

14 Amendments to IRC:112-2020 Code of Practice for Concrete Road Bridges (First Revision)
Amendment to IRC:SP:114-
15 Guidelines for Seismic Design of Road Bridges
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 8.6 Guidelines/Circulars issued by the Ministry during 2024
Ü Appropriate repair of damaged rigid pavement on National Highways vide letter no. e-file No.
RW/NH-33044/29/21-S&R (P&B) (Computer No. 194425) dated 27th December, 2024.
Ü Implementation of MoRTH Issued Policy Circulars in National Highways Projects vide letter
no. e-file No. RW/NH-33044/29/2021-S&R(P&B) (Computer No. 194425) dated 13th
December, 2024.
Ü Expert Committee Report on Cost Effective Long-term Remedial Measures for Landslide
Prone Areas in Hilly Regions vide letter no. e-file No. RW/NH-33044/55/2021-S&R (P&B)
pt. /Hill Slope Monitoring (Computer No. 219394) dated 28th November, 2024.
Ü Use of Waste Plastic in Bituminous Concrete Wearing Course Mix in National Highways
Construction & Maintenance Works vide letter no. e-file No. RW/NH-35083/02/2024-S&R
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(Computer No. 238879) dated 26 November, 2024.
Ü Comprehensive Compendium of circulars/ guidelines in respect of National Highways Works
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vide letter no. File no DG (RD)&S5/02/2024(Part) [Computer No. 244075] dated 7
November, 2024.
Ü Use of Whitetopping Technology for Rehabilitation/ Strengthening of National Highways
vide letter no. e-File No. RW/NH- 35083 /09/2024-S&R (P&B) (Computer No.241094) dated
rd
3 October, 2024.
Ü Policy Guidelines on use of Inert Material in construction of National Highways vide letter no.
e-File No. RW/NH- 33044 /27/2024-S&R (P&B) (Computer No.243038) dated 23rd
September, 2024.
Ü Use of New/ Alternative Material and Technology in Construction and Maintenance of
National Highways Projects and adoption of Value Engineering Practices therein vide letter
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no. e-File No. RW/NH- 34049/01/2020-S&R (P&B) pt. (Computer No.207229) dated 20
September, 2024.
Ü Standard EPC Contract Agreement for National Highways and Centrally Sponsored Road
Works–Amendment to test checks by the Authority's Engineer vide letter no. e-File No.
RW/NH- 33044/02/2023-S&R (Computer No.218375) dated 12th September, 2024.
Ü Strict compliance of Circular No. RW/NH-34066/09/2017-S&R (B) dated 12th February, 2021
on reinforcing Steel Bars: Clause 100.9.3.1 of Ministry's Specifications for Road and Bridge
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Works and Circular No. RW/NH-34049/03/2020-S&R(B) dated 22 January, 2021 on use of
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constructed in marine Environment Susceptible to Severe Corrosion vide letter no. e-file no.
RW/NH-34066/09/2017-S&R (B) (Computer No. 185417) dated 3rd September, 2024.
Ü Acceptance of Single Bid for National Highways Works vide letter no. e-file RW/NH-
33044/25/2024-S&R (P&B) (Computer No. 240989) dated 28th August, 2024.
Ü Delegation of Powers for Regional Officers of MoRTH in respect of National Highway
projects executed through State PWDs, BRO and Ministry's PIUs vide letter no. e-file No.
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RW/NH-36098/05/2024-S&R (P&B) (Computer No. 235702) dated 29 July, 2024.
Ü Online permission for single unit ODC/OWC consignment on Modular Hydraulic Trailers
(HT-1 to HT-13) on National Highways in the country vide letter no. RW/NH-35072/01/2010-
S&R (B) dated 12th June, 2024.
Ü Width of Shoulder (Paved & Earthen) for National Highways vide letter no. e-file No.
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RW/NH-33044/22/2020-S&R (P&B) (Computer No.186381) dated 4 June, 2024.
Ü Recommended Bitumen Type & Grade for Different Climate & Traffic Loading for National
Highway and Expressway Works in India vide letter no. e-file no. RW/NH-35072/05/2018-
S&R (P&B) (Computer No. 165688) dated 19th April, 2024.
8.7 Indian Academy of Highway Engineers (IAHE)
8.7.1 Indian Academy of Highway Engineers (IAHE) has been playing pivotal role in imparting training
to highway engineers. The broad activities of IAHE consist of the following:
Ü Training of freshly recruited Highway Engineers.
Ü Conducting Mid-Career Training and Refresher Courses for Senior and Middle level
Engineers.
Ü Short duration technical and management development courses for Senior Level Engineers
and Administrators involved in road development.
Ü Training in specialized areas and new trends in highway sector.
Ü Development of training materials, training modules for domestic and foreign participants.
Ü To conduct short term courses/management development programme on PPP and EPC, etc.
develop expertise in different areas like road safety and conduct collaborative research in
planning/designing/ construction and management of roads and highways in the country.
Ü Mandatory training programme on Road Safety Audit, Detailed Project Report and Quality
Control.
Ü Training of engineers of African/other foreign countries sponsored by Ministry of External
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During the year 2024-25 (upto December 2024), the Academy has organized 55 training
programmes which include one 10 Months foundation training programme for AEEs of MoRTH,
one 16 weeks foundation training programme for Deputy Managers of NHAI, one Corridor
Management Training for Corridor Management Officers (CMOs) of NHAI, seven mandatory
training programmes on Preparation of DPR for Highway Projects for the personnel of
Consultants, one course for officers of National Highways Logistics Management Limited
(NHLML) and eight 15 Days Certificate Courses for Road Safety Auditors.
Besides, four off-campus courses have been conducted out of which three programmes on “Design
Construction and Maintenance of Culverts and Small/Minor Bridges” were conducted in
Chhattisgarh (one each at Raipur, Bilaspur and Jagdalpur) and one on “Landslide Prevention
Control and Mitigation Measures” at Neriamangalam in Kerala in which total 350 professionals
participated. Three Mid-Career Training Programmes one each for Chief Engineers (CEs),
Superintending Engineers (SEs) and Executive Engineers (EEs) of MoRTH were conducted in
which 24 Engineers of the Ministry participated. Total 1,613 Engineers and Professionals have
participated in in-campus/off-campus, international training programmes.
8.7.3 Establishment of Centre for Advanced Transportation Technology and Systems (CATTS) in
IAHE
MoRTH sanctioned an estimate amounting to ` 48.71 crore during the year 2019-20 (revised cost
` 55.89 crore sanctioned during 2023-24) to undertake a project for capacity building, technology
transfer and creation of an enabling environment for establishment of CATTS in IAHE in
partnership with University of New South Wales, Sydney and two premier Indian Universities.
The broad scope of the project is building India specific Macro-Model (Computable General
Equilibrium Model) for National Highways, and India specific Urban Pervasive Data Model.
These models will facilitate evidence-based decision making in prioritization of projects,
evaluating wider economic benefits region-wise and on the country, analyzing impacts on
economy, selection of most efficient solution for a problem at corridor/intersection level among
different alternatives, devising efficient ITS solutions to increase traffic performance, evaluating
safety standards etc. Stage-1 “Inception Report” has been submitted by UNSW, recommended by
IIT Roorkee and approved by Project Monitoring & Inspection Committee for CATTS. Data under
Stage-2 has been substantially collected including traffic and videography data for the city of
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CHAPTER - IX
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
(A) ADMINISTRATION
9.1 The Ministry is entrusted with the service and administrative matters of 1,118 employees (Group
A, B & C) of this Ministry, House-keeping jobs and the drawing and disbursing of salaries and
other expenditure. Various Cadres are managed as per the instructions and guidelines issued by
Department of Personnel & Training, Union Public Service Commission, Ministry of Finance and
Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, etc. To effectively manage the
various aspects related to employee services, e-hrms has been implemented by the Ministry since
2019-20.
9.2 Special efforts have been made by the Ministry to ensure compliance of the orders issued from time
to time regarding reservation for SC/ST/OBCs to fill up vacant posts of the Ministry. Information
with regard to the total number of Government employees, and representation of SC/ST/OBC
employees in the Ministry is given in Appendix -4.
9.3 Pension Papers of the retirees are submitted to the Pay & Accounts Office well in time and the
retirement benefits paid on the last working day of the retiring employees.
9.4 Capacity Building Program
Hon'ble Prime Minister launched Mission Karmayogi to help improve the competencies of each civil
servant in India. Capacity Building Commission (CBC) and Karmayogi Bharat were set up to
implement Mission Karmayogi.
To encourage this sustainable learning and development, DoPT, CBC and Karmayogi Bharat
jointly organized a week-long learning campaign ‘Karmayogi Saptah’. Hon'ble Prime Minister
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launched National Learning week on 19 October, 2024 at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre.
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During the National Learning Week from 19 to 27 October, 2024, total 1,405 number of courses
were enrolled by the employees of the Ministry. Further, three webinars by eminent personalities
were telecast in the Media Centre of the Ministry which were attended by the employees.
Capacity Building Commission also curated a list of prominent thought leaders and experts for a
webinar series i.e. 'Karmayogi Talks'. Under this Program, weekly sessions would be held on every
Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Employees of the Ministry have been directed to attend the sessions on the
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officers/officials in the Ministry. Farewell parties are organized by the Welfare Cell of the Ministry
to bid farewell to retirees and a Memento as well as a gift is also presented. Various welfare
measures for women employees of the Ministry were undertaken.
9.6 Departmental Record Room
Due to adoption of e-office, creation of records of physical files have been significantly reduced in
the Ministry. Due attention is being paid by the Ministry to records management. During Special
Campaign 4.0 for disposal of pending matters and cleanliness from 2nd - 31st October, 2024, a total
of 27,237 physical files were reviewed and out of these, 4,889 files were weeded out. Further, a
total of 6,240 e-files were reviewed and out of these 3,483 e-files were closed. These files relate to
NHAI, NHIDCL, IAHE, RT Wing, Roads Wing and Regional Offices.
9.7 Grievance and Citizen's Charter Cell: O&M unit in Ministry is concerned with the
implementation of provisions of Manual of Office Procedure formulation/updation of Induction
Material, Record Management, framing of Citizens' Charter and other allied activities. The unit
also includes Grievance & Citizen Charter Cell, created for the speedy and prompt disposal of
public grievances.
9.8 Grievance Redressal & CPGRAMS: The Public Grievance Redressal Machinery in the Ministry
is headed by the Joint Secretary (O&M). He is designated as Nodal Officer of Public Grievances.
Public grievances received are referred to the concerned administrative units for speedy redressal.
The Centralized Public Grievances Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS), a web-based
grievance redressal mechanism is also operational in the Ministry and has been upgraded to the
latest 7.0 version.
A staff Grievance Redressal Machinery is also functioning in the Ministry. Director/Deputy
Secretary in-charge of concerned Administration Section has been designated as the Staff
Grievance Officer for hearing the grievances and also for receiving the grievance petitions. In
addition, Joint Secretary (O&M) is also available for hearing of grievances.
9.9 e-office
9.9.1 The need for transforming conventional government offices into more efficient and transparent
e-offices, eliminating huge amounts of paperwork has long been felt. The e-office product
pioneered by Nation Informatics Centre (NIC) aims to support governance by using in more
effective and transparent inter and intra-government processes.
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autonomous bodies to enable a paperless office by scanning, registering and routing inward
correspondences along with creation of file, noting, references, correspondences attachment,
draft for approvals and finally movement of files as well as receipts.
9.9.2 Implementation of e-office in MoRTH
E-office has already been implemented in MoRTH. A target of 80% e-office prescribed by
Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances has already been achieved long
back. At present more than 96% work is being done in e-office by this Ministry. Any
issues/complaints regarding e-office is attended in time. Admin, HR, Technical, Project and
Financial Division are communicating each other through e-office very smoothly. Tracking of
files has now become very easy. MoRTH is striving to achieve the goal of paperless organization.
9.9.3 Project Development Cell (PDC)
A Project Development Cell (PDC) in MoRTH has been set up for development of resources for the
setting up of Investment Clearance Cell for providing end-to-end facilitation and support for
investors and facilitating clearance at Centre and State level.
Mission - Project Development Cell (PDC) of the Ministry aims to attract private investment from
both domestic and international investors across highways, allied highways and transport sector in
India by creating a shelf of investible projects and enabling policies/ strategies.
Vision
i. To create investor ecosystem by identifying potential investors, developing different investor
classes for investment in the sector in emerging economies and finally quantifying the India
advantage over other competitive destinations, including taxation and other incentives
offered.
ii. To develop optimal strategies and designing schemes for attracting private investment across
highways, allied highways (such as rope-ways, wayside amenities, inter modal stations, etc.)
and transport asset classes through various monetization mechanism.
iii. To facilitate roll-out and successful implementation of Voluntary Vehicle Fleet Modernization
Policy by attracting private investment for setting up a network of Automated Testing Stations
(ATS) and Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSF) across India.
9.9.4 Data Lake
Data Lake is a centralized application which covers all pre-construction, construction and post
construction activities in highway sector. Data Lake 2.0 was implemented in NHAI first. In order to
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data consolidation, reporting and MIS.
This initiative is expected to enhance transparency, efficiency, and interoperability across MoRTH
and its agencies. All development related to Data Lake 2.0 in MoRTH is complete and will be
rolled out for all stages.
(B) FINANCE
9.10 Accounts and Budget
9.10.1 Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways is the Chief Accounting Authority for the
Ministry. He discharges his responsibilities through the Additional Secretary and Financial
Advisor (AS & FA) and the Pr. Chief Controller of Accounts (Pr.CCA). The office of the Pr. CCA is
inter-alia responsible for making all authorized payments of the Ministry, compilation of Monthly
& Annual Accounts and conducting Internal Audit of all the Units under the Ministry to ensure
compliance of the prescribed Rules. Pr. CCA office has been entrusted with the task of preparation
of Budget, Statement of Central Transactions (SCT), Finance Accounts & Appropriation Accounts
while rendering technical advice to the Ministry on financial and accounting matters and cash
management. The office of the Pr. CCA also undertakes coordination with the Controller General
of Accounts (CGA), Comptroller & Auditor General of India, Finance Ministry and other related
agencies.
9.10.2 There are 12 Regional/Pay and Account offices (RPAO/PAO) under the administrative control of
Pr. CCA located at New Delhi (two), Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow,
Guwahati, Raipur, Hyderabad and Patna.
9.10.3 Computerization of Accounts
(i) E-Lekha: It is a web-based application for generating daily/monthly MIS/Expenditure of
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accounting information. All the PAOs/RPAOs have been fully integrated with accounting
portal E-Lekha. They are required to upload their daily transactions in this portal so that the
date of expenditure and receipts are available on daily basis. This has enabled availability of
real time data on expenditure and receipt which is crucial for effective monitoring of
expenditure/receipts and budgetary controls.
(ii) Public Finance Management System (PFMS): PFMS was initially started for release of
funds under plan schemes of Government of India. Now the scope of PFMS has been
expanded to integrate various existing standalone systems being used by Drawing &
Disbursing Officers (DDOs) and PAOs for online processing of sanctions, bills and payments
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The Controller General of Accounts (CGA) has rolled out PFMS in all Ministries including
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. PFMS has been implemented in all 12 RPAOs and
all DDOs of Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.
(iii) Treasury Single Account (TSA): TSA is a Bank Account or a set of linked accounts through
which the Government transacts all its receipts and payments. The principle of unity follows
from the fungibility of all cash irrespective of its end use. TSA system for Autonomous
Bodies/Implementing Agencies (AB/IA) is intended to facilitate release of Government
grants to AB/IA 'just in time' and avoiding parking of funds in PSBs or accumulation of
unutilized grants with AB/IA. This prevents cash transfers to AB/IA in lump sum and facilitate
draw-down from Government Account as and when required.
As per directions of Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, TSA system has been
implemented in MoRTH. NHAI and NHIDCL have been designated as Central Nodal
Agency (CNA) under road works scheme. Assignment accounts in respect of NHAI (CNA)
and NHIDCL (CNA) have been opened in Reserve Bank of India, New Delhi. Further, for
Road Safety Scheme, CNA accounts are opened in scheduled commercial bank.
(iv) E-BILL: An e-Bill system for end-to-end digital processing of claims and their online
tracking was announced in the Union Budget 2021-22. This system was designed and
developed by PFMS, O/o CGA, Department of Expenditure and was launched by Hon'ble
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Finance Minister on 2 March, 2022. The e-Bill system provides convenience to
vendors/suppliers/contractors in submitting their bills/claims without physically
approaching the offices and enables them to track their claims online. Besides, it provides
a faster, paperless end to end bill processing with audit trails at every stage. To support the
initiative, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has conducted over five training
sessions successfully familiarizing field officials with the e-bill system and enabling a
smoother transition towards e-bill process. All the RPAO/PAOs and DDOs of the Ministry
have been enabled to process the payments through e-bill mechanism.
9.10.4 Internal Audit
The Internal Audit wing in the Pr. CCA organization of MoRTH has been established as an
effective instrument for identifying the systematic errors & lapses in the functioning of various
departments in the Ministry and consequently advising the concerned department for necessary
action/rectification. Office of Pr.CCA undertakes Internal Audit/ Inspection of accounts of all
Wings of the Ministry which includes Regional Offices of MoRTH and RPAOs under the office of
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financial propriety in day-to-day functioning and greater sensitivity for financial prudence. It has
also led to a significant improvement in maintenance of accounts/records almost in all offices of the
Ministry.
At the beginning of the F.Y. 2024-25, 930 paras were pending. 54 paras were settled and further 84
new paras were raised. As on, 31st December, 2024, 960 paras are pending. Status of pending
C&AG Paras is reflected in Appendix-15.
9.10.5 Major Head-wise expenditure of the Ministry has been reflected in Appendix-6. Source of funds
as per the Statement of Central Transactions (SCT) during last four years in respect of revenue
receipts have been reflected in Appendix-7, Head-wise details of Revenue Receipts for the last
four years in Appendix-8 and highlights of accounts in Appendix-9.
9.10.6 National Permit Fee Scheme
(i) In the year 2010-11, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways adopted a new National
Permit Scheme for transportation of goods vehicles in the country. Further, MoRTH had taken
up the responsibility of coordinating the collection of the National Permit Fee from almost
1,200 RTO, State Transport Authorities etc. across the country while distributing the same to
all the State Governments/UTs as per agreed formula every month.
(ii) As per the National Permit Fee Scheme (launched in May, 2010), the transporter is required to
pay ` 15,000 per annum per vehicle towards the consolidated fee. This fee is being collected
by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Govt. of India and distributed to the
States/UTs as per the formula prescribed in the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules,
2010. No amount would accrue to the Central Government in the Scheme.
(iii) Online system of collection of Consolidated Fee for National Permit through the State Bank of
India branches (Accredited Banker for collection of Consolidated Fee for National Permit) on
nation-wide network, its reporting to the concerned Authorities and accounting is being done
by the PAO (Sectt.), MoRTH, New Delhi. Statement showing the state-wise disbursement of
national permit fee up to December, 2024 may be seen at Appendix-5.
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Vehicles (Authorisation of Permit rules, 2021). The details of the scheme are as under:
(a) Collection of fees.

Category of tourist
Air-Conditioned Non-Air-Conditioned
vehicle as per Authorisation Fee
Sl. No. Permit Fee Permit Fee
passengers’ capacity (in `)
(in `) (in `)
excluding driver

1 2 3 4 5

1 Less than nine 500 25,000 15,000

Ten or more but less

2 750 75,000 50,000
than twenty-three

3 Twenty-three or more 1,000 3,00,000 2,00,000

(b) Formula for distribution of consolidated authorisation or permit fee among States and Union
Territories. The fee paid towards authorisation or permit, as the case may be, shall be remitted
on a monthly basis to the jurisdictional State.
(ii) The permit fee collected is distributed among the States and Union Territories as per the
formula given below:

SS = Actual revenue for the month for the country

SRn = Actual State Revenue for the month for nth State
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SSn = State share of n State

Total revenue for each State for preceding three financial years
=
Total revenue of all the States/ Union Territories for preceding three financial years
Explanation - For this purpose, the expression "Total revenue" means the revenue collected by
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 This fee is collected only through online mode. User/Transporter submits all the required
documents on the website www.vahan.nic.in and pays the required fee. This portal is integrated
with Bharat-Kosh portal at back-end. The entire fee collected is deposited to accredited bank and
from there will be deposited in Consolidated Fund of India on day-to-day basis. Statement
showing the State-wise distribution of All India Tourist Permit (AITP) Fee from March to
December, 2024 is placed at Appendix -10.
A specific Accounting Procedure for the collection, reporting and accounting of the New
Consolidated Fee for National Permit and All-India Tourist Permit pertaining to the Ministry of
Road Transport & Highways has been formulated by the Office of the Controller General of
Accounts for use by various implementing agencies.
(C)
. , VIGILANCE
9.11.1 The Vigilance Unit of the Ministry is responsible for coordinating and supervising the vigilance
activities pertaining to the Ministry. The Unit is headed by the Joint Secretary & Chief Vigilance
Officer. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has a separate full time Chief Vigilance
Officer. National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) also
has a part-time CVO.
9.11.2 During the year 2024-25, a total of 63 complaints have been examined and out of them 48
complaints were disposed off. Sanction for Prosecution was accorded in one case and disciplinary
proceedings are going on in three cases. Besides dealing with vigilance related complaints in
consultation with the Central Vigilance Commission and CBI wherever required, special emphasis
was laid on preventive vigilance. It was emphasized that Roads Wing should monitor the quality
of construction and maintenance along with timely progress/ completion of National Highways
through PMIS portal. Roads Wing was also advised to carry out inspections of all ongoing projects
on regular intervals to ensure the quality in constructions and to redress the problems causing delay
in their timely completion. Access permission guidelines were reviewed and a software got
developed to make the entire process of access permission online with provisions for a real-time
MIS to leave little room for any complaint on this issue.
9.11.3 Corruption undermines political development, democracy, economic development, the
environment, people's health and much more. It is, therefore, imperative that the public must be
sensitised and motivated in the anti-corruption efforts. During the Vigilance Awareness Week,
2024, the following activities were performed:
a. NHAI, NHIDCL, IAHE, IRC and all Regional Offices of MoRTH were advised to observe
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b. Integrity Pledge was administered by DG (RD) & SS to all the officials of the Ministry on 28
October, 2024. Integrity Pledge was uploaded on the Ministry's Social Media platforms as
well.
c. Different quotes/tweets on “Vigilance” were displayed on the Ministry's website as well as
Electronic Display Board at the Reception during the entire week. Shri Ajai Kumar Verma,
Director, CVC sensitized the officials of MoRTH on 30th October, 2024 and all the officials
took active participation in it.
d. The social media handles of the Central Vigilance Commission were also tagged (twitter:
@CVCIndia; Facebook: CVC of India. Graphics related to VAW-2024 and jingles provided
by CVC were also uploaded on the Ministry's Social Media platforms.
e. An essay writing competition on the topics “िश ा णाली और स िन ा की भावना का िवकास: सतत रा ीय
िवकास का माग” in Hindi and “Education Systems and Development of a Sense of Integrity: A
path to Sustainable National Development” in English was organized. Cash prize of ` 3,000,
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` 2,500 and ` 2,000 were awarded in a function to officials whose articles were adjudged 1 , 2
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and 3 in English and Hindi respectively.
(D) RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT- IMPLEMENTATION
9.12 A web portal enabling citizens to apply for information under the RTI Act online and also the
Appeals has been introduced by Department of Personnel & Training and is fully functional in this
Ministry. Information to the applicant is provided keeping in view and subject to the various
provisions of the RTI Act, 2005 including the time limits and exemption clauses. Three
organizations namely, National Highways Authority of India, National Highways &
Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited and Indian Academy of Highway Engineers
have also appointed their separate Public Information Officers (PIOs)/First Appellate Authorities
(FAAs) for providing information to applicants as directed in RTI Act. This Ministry has been
receiving RTI applications relating to various subjects viz. Motor Vehicles Act, Road Transport,
National Highways, Flyovers, Bridges, Toll Plaza, collection of users' fee, installation of petrol
pumps, tenders, etc. All efforts are made by the concerned PIOs to send the information timely and
accurate replies to the applicants.
A total of 5,864 RTI applications have been received from 01.04.2024 to 31.12.2024 which
includes brought forward as well as physical and online applications. During the same period, a
total number of 499 appeals (including brought forward) have been received and forwarded to
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concerned Public Information Officers (PIOs)/First Appellate Authorities (FAAs) through their
emails. By using the facility available in the online system, monitoring of the disposal of RTI
Applications/Appeals is also done from time to time.

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CHAPTER - X
IMPLEMENTATION OF OFFICIAL LANGUAGE POLICY
10.1 Implementation of the Official Language Policy of the Government of India has always been a
priority of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Hindi Section in the Ministry
implements the Official Language Policy.
10.2 Official Language Implementation Committee
The Official Language Implementation Committee (OLIC) has been constituted under the
chairmanship of Joint Secretary (Administration and Official Language), Ministry of Road
Transport and Highways. The Official Language Implementation Committee held three meetings
in the year (April-December, 2024) to review the implementation of Official Language policy in
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the Ministry and its subordinate organizations. These meetings were held on 27 June, 2024, 12
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September, 2024 and 30 December, 2024. The quarterly Hindi progress reports regarding the
progressive use of Hindi in official work were reviewed in these meetings and ways were
suggested to encourage the use of Hindi.
10.3 Compliance of Section 3 (3) of the Official Languages Act, 1963 (as amended in 1967) and
Correspondence in Hindi
10.3.1 In compliance with the provisions of Section 3(3) of the Official Languages Act, 1963 (as amended
in 1967), all documents covered under this section are being issued bilingually.
10.3.2 As per Rule 5 of the Official Language Rules, 1976, all letters received in Hindi from the Offices of
the Central Government, i.e., all letters written in Hindi or signed in Hindi, were replied in Hindi
irrespective of the region from where they were received.
10.3.3 Continuous efforts are being made to increase correspondence in Hindi with the offices of the
Central Government, State Governments, Union Territory Administrations and the general public
in 'A' and 'B' regions.
10.4 Inspection of Regional Offices by the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language
Various regional offices of NHAI, namely Raipur, Chandigarh and Lucknow were inspected by the
Parliamentary Committee on Official Language. During these inspection programmes, the Joint
Secretary (Official Language) apprised the Committee about the progress achieved in the use of
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Regional Offices of the Ministry and NHAI to take stock of the implementation of Official
Language policy and suggest ways to increase the progressive use of Hindi in these offices.
10.6 Specific Measures to Increase the Use of Hindi
10.6.1 Cash Rewards and Incentive Scheme
Incentive schemes are being implemented in the Ministry to encourage the officials to do their
work in Hindi. Under these schemes, cash awards are given to the officials for noting and drafting
in Hindi. Officers who give substantial number of dictations in Hindi during the year are also
rewarded.
10.6.2 Observance of Hindi Diwas and Hindi Pakhwada
On the occasion of Hindi Diwas on 14th September, 2024, message of the Hon'ble Home Minister to
increase the use of Hindi in official work was circulated among all the officers and employees of the
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Ministry. Hindi Pakhwada was celebrated in the Ministry from 14 to 28 September, 2024.
During this period, competitions like Hindi Essay Writing, Hindi Noting and Drafting, Quiz, Hindi
Calligraphy, Translation, General Official knowledge and Hindi Poetry Recitation were organized.
Some of these competitions were organized separately for Hindi speaking and non-Hindi speaking
personnel of the Ministry. 45 (Forty-five) participants were declared prize winners on the basis of
competition results.
10.6.3 Hindi Pakhwada 2024 Prize Distribution Ceremony
On the occasion of Hindi Pakhwada 2024 prize distribution ceremony, a Kavi Sammelan was
organized by the Ministry at Transport Bhawan on 17th January, 2025 for promotion of Hindi in the
official work. Some of the distinguished Hindi poets of the country participated in the Kavi
Sammelan, who won the hearts of the large number of audience present. It has helped in creating
favorable atmosphere for use of Hindi in the Ministry.
10.6.4 Hindi Workshops
Hindi workshops have been organized for employees of the Ministry during the year on 20th March,
2024, 30th August, 2024 and 26th September, 2024. In these workshops, the participants were given
innovative information related to the use of Hindi, while working on the computer. Its result has
been reflected in increasing use of Hindi in Government work in the Ministry.
10.7 Hindi Advisory Committee
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process. The work of this Committee is to review the implementation of the provisions regarding
the Official Language in the Constitution of India, the Official Language Act and the rules made
thereunder. The Committee also reviews implementation of the decisions of the Central Hindi
Committee and instructions issued by the Department of Official Language. The Committee also
gives advice for increasing the use of Hindi in the functioning of the Ministry and its subordinate
offices.
10.8 Promotion of Information Technology
To carry out the work efficiently and quickly, latest Hindi Unicode supported software has been
installed in the computers as per the recommendation of the Department of Official Language,
Ministry of Home Affairs. Apart from this, short title comments have also been provided on the e-
office of the Ministry, as a result of which the use of Hindi in official works is continuously
increasing. A new feature i.e. Kanthasth-2.0 has also been incorporated in e-office to promote and
facilitate the use of Official Language.
10.9 Notification of Subordinate Offices of the Ministry
During the year the Regional Offices of NHAI viz. RO, Chandigarh and RO, Raipur have been
notified under the Sub Rule (4) of Rule 10 of the Official Language Rules, 1976.

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CHAPTER - XI
IMPLEMENTATION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, 1995

11.1 Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is making sincere efforts for effective implementation
of Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act,
1995. Disabled persons selected/nominated are appointed against vacancies reserved for them and
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also adjusted against unreserved vacancies as per instructions of DOP&T. The status as on 31
December, 2024 in respect of Technical and Non-Technical posts with regard to the number of
Persons with Disabilities is as under:

Number of
Group Sanctioned Strength Persons with Disabilities
Appointed

A (Non-Technical) 88 1

A (Technical)* 425 8

B (Non-Technical) 224 3

B (Technical) 81 2

C (Technical, Non-Technical and

300 6
MTS)

Total 1,118 20

* The strength has been increased from 328 to 425. Vacancies at the entry level post will be filled
up proportionately in the next 5 years.
11.2 Posts/vacancies for which MoRTH is not the recruiting agency, are reported to UPSC/SSC.
Recruitment to such vacancies is made on the basis of recommendations of UPSC/SSC.

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Hon’ble Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Royal Government of Bhutan

Mee ng of Shri Ni n Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister (RT&H) with Mr. Ismael NABE, Minister of Planning
and Interna on Copera on and Mr. Mahamadou Abdoulaye DIALLO, Minister of Infrastructure
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CHAPTER - XII
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
12.1 The Ministry has been engaged in various bilateral and regional level activities for cooperation
with neighboring and other countries during the year 2024. MoRTH already has Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU)/ Framework of Cooperation (FOC)/Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC)
with Japan, Korea, USA, Russia and UK in Road Transport and Highways Sector. Besides, a Motor
Vehicles Agreement (MVA) between India and Nepal was signed in November 2014 for operation
of passengers and personal vehicles between both countries. Under this agreement, bus services
are operational on 12 routes from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Uttarakhand and West Bengal at
present. Further, there exist Bus Service Agreements between India and Bangladesh for operation
of bus services on 5 routes i.e. Kolkata-Dhaka, Agaratala- Dhaka, Kolkata-Agartala via Dhaka,
Guwahati-Dhaka and Kolkata-Khulna routes.
12.2 Major Initiatives Taken in 2024-25
12.2.1 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is a permanent Intergovernmental International
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Organization established on 15 June, 2001 in Shanghai. Currently, the SCO countries includes 9
Member States - the Republic of India, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Republic of Kazakhstan,
the People's Republic of China, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the
Russian Federation, the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan.
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11 meeting of the Ministers of Transport of the SCO member states was virtually held under the
chairship of Kazakhstan in June 2024. Further, the expert meeting for the preparation was held
virtually. The Indian Delegation was led by Shri Kamlesh Chaturvedi, Joint Secretary
(International Cooperation).
12.2.2 BBIN MVA
Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN) Motor Vehicles Agreement (MVA), signed in
Thimphu in June 2015, is aimed to facilitate passenger, personal and cargo vehicular traffic
between the BBIN countries. Once fully implemented, it is envisaged to reduce costly and time-
consuming trans-shipment of goods at border crossings, promote people to people connect and
create greater opportunities for economic exchanges in key trade routes. As the BBIN MVA is a
Framework Agreement, the protocols for the movement of passenger and cargo vehicles are being
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 The latest round of negotiations of the BBIN MVA was organised in March, 2024 at Dhaka,
Bangladesh. The primary objective for this round of negotiation was to finalize the modalities for
the Cargo trial runs and further advance discussions regarding the draft cargo vehicle protocol.
12.2.3 BRICS Transport Ministers’ Meeting
The BRICS is a forum for cooperation among a group of leading emerging economies. Transport
plays a crucial role in driving economies growth and offers opportunities, facilitating trade and
investment as well as importance of keeping supply chains open, safe, secure, transparent and
resilient for improving connectivity across BRICS area.
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BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting was held on 7 June, 2024 at St. Petersburg, Russia on the
margins of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (the SPIEF). MoRTH delegation led
by Secretary (RT&H) attended the meeting.
12.2.4 SASEC Program
The South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) program brings together
Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal and Sri Lanka in a project-based
partnership that aims to promote regional prosperity, improve economic opportunities and build a
better quality of life for the people of the subregion.
Action Plan on SASEC Initiatives (APSI) is developed to generate momentum for the SASEC
Program for the medium-term period.
The SASEC Transport Working Group meets annually to conduct focus discussions on all modes
of transport for fast tracking of the SASEC Program.
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SASEC Program's Transport Working Group meeting was held in Thimpu, Bhutan on 5 -6
November, 2024 to discuss the Trade Facilitation and Transport, and Tourism sections of the APSI,
including projects and knowledge work for APSI 2024-26 and APSI 2025-27.
12.2.5 IMT MVA
The India-Myanmar-Thailand (IMT) MVA is considered a key framework to smoothening trade
flows along the IMT Trilateral Highway, which is a link to Southeast Asian markets.
Once implemented, the IMT MVA will enhance opportunities for greater trade and economic
exchanges along the corridor as well as people to people exchanges.
The IMT MVA is currently under discussion together with the operating protocols.

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12.2.6 India-Russia Joint Working Group

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways of Republic of India and the Ministry of Transport
of the Russian Federation signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Bilateral Cooperation in the
Road Transport and Road Industry in September 2019 to establish a long-term and effective
bilateral relationship of communication and cooperation in the road transportation, road industry,
Intelligent Transport System (ITS) sectors.
In order to ensure implementation of objectives of this Memorandum, formulation of Joint
Working Group (JWG) was agreed upon to identify specific cooperation activities and services.
The first meeting of the India-Russia Working Group on Road Transport and Intelligent Transport
Systems was held in March, 2023 in Delhi.
The second meeting of the Russian-Indian Working Group on Roads and Intelligent Transport
Systems was held in Moscow, Russia on 24th September, 2024. The meeting was chaired jointly by
Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, and State Secretary &
Deputy Minister of Road Transport of the Russian Federation. Two sides discussed ways to
facilitate the exchange and sharing of the information in the areas of improving technologies and
materials in road and bridge construction and promote joint research in these fields. Opportunities
to develop mutual investments in highways and transport infrastructure related programs/projects
were also discussed.
12.2.7 India-Japan Joint Working Group
“Framework of Cooperation” (FoC) was signed in September 2014 between Ministry of Land,
Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) of Japan and Ministry of Road Transport and
Highways, Government of India in the Roads and Road Transportation sector. Japan-India Joint
Working Group (JWG) was established to coordinate and frame the work plan for the
implementation of the FoC. The co-operation between the two sides in the highways and
transportation sector has been progressing satisfactorily through this mechanism.
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The 10 meeting of Joint Working Group between India and Japan was held on 7 October, 2024 at
Transport Bhawan, New Delhi. The Indian side hosted the delegation from the Japan and also
conducted a site visit to Dwarka Expressway.
12.2.8 Meeting with Foreign Delegation
Hon'ble Minister (RT&H) held meetings with delegations from different countries during the year
2024 including meeting with delegations from Republic of Gambia, Republic of Guinea, Bhutan
and Israel.

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Ms. Miri Regev, Hon’ble Minister for Transport and Road Safety of Israel

Mee ng of India Russia Joint Working Group

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CHAPTER - XIII
OTHER ACTIVITIES AND CAMPAIGNS
13.1 International Women's Day
The International Women's Day was celebrated for the social, economic, cultural and political
achievements of women. A day out excursion to Mojo land, Sonipat, Haryana was organised on 7th
March, 2024 for female employees of MoRTH including outsourced employees.
13.2 Fire Drill and Evacuation Training
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Fire Drill was conducted at Transport Bhawan on 20 June, 2024 in collaboration with CPWD to
ensure that the employees working here are well-prepared in the event of an emergency. The drill
focused on evacuation procedures and fire safety protocols and educating staff on how to handle
such situations calmly and efficiently.
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13.3 Yoga Day Celebration (21 June, 2024)
The Ministry organized a special session for the employees of all the Ministries located in
Transport Bhawan on the occasion of International Yoga Day. The session emphasized the health
benefits of Yoga in daily life. Further, an essay writing competition was also organized on the topic
on 24th July, 2024.
13.4 Sports Day Celebration
The Ministry organized sports activities including Tug of War and Lemon Spoon Race for the
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employees on the occasion of Sports Day on 29 August, 2024 at Transport Bhawan. A Fit India
Pledge was taken and employees participated enthusiastically in these activities.
13.5 National Voluntary Blood Donation Day
To honour the millions of voluntary blood donors who have supported the health and well-being of
countless individuals, National Voluntary Blood Donation Day was observed by taking Pledge on
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1 October, 2024 to promote ongoing blood donation efforts.
13.6 Swachhata Pakhwada and Special Campaign 4.0 for Disposal of Pending Matters and
Cleanliness
The Ministry actively participated in the Special Campaign 4.0, which ran through October, 2024.
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Swachhata oath to maintain cleanliness in the surroundings and throughout the country on 2
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Bhawan. MoRTH achieved most of the targets under identified parameters of the Special
Campaign 4.0.
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13.7 Commemoration of 75 Constitution Day
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On the occasion of the Constitution Day on 26 November, 2024, Preamble Reading led by
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Secretary (RT&H) was held at Transport Bhawan for observance of the 75 Constitution Day, the
Ministry took several initiatives including printing of a special edition of the Constitution of India
along with the tagline “Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Swabhiman” on the envelopes used by the
Ministry.
13.8 Voter Awareness Campaign
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To promote active civic engagement, a Voter Awareness Campaign was conducted on 26
November, 2024 at Transport Bhawan. The campaign aimed at educating employees on the
importance of voting, resolving issues related to voter cards and understanding constituencies. It
encouraged Ministry officials to exercise their right to vote in upcoming elections.
13.9 Communal Harmony Week
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The Ministry celebrated Communal Harmony Week from 19 to 25 November, 2024 and Flag
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Day on 25 November, 2024. A fund-raising activity was organized on the Flag Day. Amount
collected from employees was donated to National Foundation for Communal Harmony, New
Delhi.
13.10 Health Check-up Camps
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A specialized Full Body Check-up Camp was organized on 27 September, 2024, for the
housekeeping staff working in Transport Bhawan. The initiative was undertaken to take care of the
health and safety of the housekeeping staff who contribute significantly to the daily operations of
the Ministry.
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A full day Dental and Eye Check-up Camp was organized at Transport Bhawan, New Delhi on 11
December, 2024, for all officials working in the building. More than 300 officials availed health
checkup facility.
13.11 Sexual Harassment at Workplace Prevention Week
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The Ministry observed Sexual Harassment at Workplace Prevention Week from 3 - 9 December,
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2024. A sensitization workshop was also conducted on 5 December, 2024. Topics discussed
included gender balance, sexual harassment laws and internal resolution mechanisms, reinforcing
MoRTH's pledge to foster a safe and inclusive workplace.

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Swachhata Pakhwada, 2024

Cons tu on Day Pledge on 26 November, 2024

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Swachhata Pledge

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Appendix-1
(Vide Para 1.6)
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SADAK PARIVAHAN AUR RAJ MARG MANTRALAYA)

I. The following subjects which fall within list 1 of the SEVENTH SCHEDULE to the
CONSTITUTION OF INDIA:
1. Compulsory insurance of motor vehicles.
2. Administration of the Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950 (64 of 1950).
3. Highways declared by or under law made by Parliament to be national highways.
4. Issuance of notifications under clause (a) of section 3 and sections 3A, 3D, 7 and section 8A of
the National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956) without being scrutinized and vetted by the
Legislative Department.
II. IN RESPECT OF THE UNION TERRITORIES:
5. Roads other than National Highways.
6. Administration of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988) and taxation of motor vehicles.
7. Vehicles other than mechanically propelled vehicles.
III. OTHER SUBJECTS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN INCLUDED UNDER THE PREVIOUS
PARTS:
8. Coordination and Research pertaining to Road Works.
9. Road works financed in whole or in part by the Central Government other than those in the
North Eastern Region.
10. Motor vehicles legislation.
11. Promotion of Transport Co-operatives in the field of motor transport.
12. Formulation of the privatization policy in the infrastructure areas of roads.
13. Coordination, research, standards and policy matters in respect of ropeways and other innovative/
alternative mobility solutions.

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IV. AUTONOMOUS BODIES:

14. National Highways Authority of India.
15. Indian Academy of Highway Engineers.
16. Indian Road Congress
V. PUBLIC SECTOR UNDERTAKINGS:
17. National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd.

VI. ACTS:
18. The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950 (64 of 1950).
19. The National Highway Act, 1956 (48 of 1956).
20. The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988).
21. The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988 (68 of 1988).

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Appendix-2
(Vide Para 3.3)
STATE/UT-WISE DETAILS OF NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

as on 31.12.2024

Name of No. of Length

Sl. No. National Highway No.
State/UT NHs (in km)

16, 216, 216A, 716, 26, 326, 326A, 30, 40, 140, 340, 340C, 42, 44,
544D, 150A, 65, 165, 516D, 565, 765, 67, 167, 69, 71, 75, 167A,
Andhra
1 516E, 167B, 365BB, 365BG, 544DD, 544E, 130CD, 716A, 716B, 55 8,683
Pradesh
516C, 167BG, 544F, 167K, 342, NE7, 440, 516B, 340B, 167AD,
167AG, 516F, 516W, 150C, 716G, 216E, 216H, 163G, 544G

Arunachal 13, 113, 313, 513, 713, 713A, 15, 115, 215, 315, 315A, 415, 515,
2 14 4,367
Pradesh 913

2, 702, 702C, 702D, 6, 306, 8, 208A, 15, 115, 215, 315, 315A, 415,
3 Assam 515, 715, 715A, 17, 117, 117A, 217, 27, 127, 127A, 127B, 127C, 38 4,077
127D, 127E, 427, 627, 29, 129, 329, 329A, 37, 715K, 137, 137G

19, 119, 219, 319, 20, 120, 22, 122, 122A , 322, 722, 922, 27, 227,
227A, 327, 327A , 527, 527A, 527B, 527C, 527D, 727, 727A,
4 Bihar 31, 131, 131A , 231, 331, 431, 531, 33, 133, 133B, 333, 333A, 56 6,132
333B, 139, 124C, 227F, 227J, 227L, 727AA, 133E, 122B, 333C,
527E, 327AD, 319A, 131B, 131G, 119A,119D, 139W, 727B, 319B

5 Chandigarh 5 1 15

30, 130, 130A, 130B, 130C, 130D, 930, 43, 343, 45, 49, 149B, 53,
6 Chhattisgarh 20 3,620
153, 353, 63, 163, 163A, 130CD, 143B

9, 44, 48, 148A, 248BB, 709B, 344M, 148AE, 148NA, 344N,

7 Delhi 12 157
344P, NE3

8 Goa 748, 66, 366, 566, 748AA, 166S 6 299

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Name of No. of Length

Sl. No. National Highway No.
State/UT NHs (in km)

27, 927D, 41, 141, 341, 47, 147, 48, 848, 848A, 848B, 51, 151, 251,
351, 53, 753B, 953, 56, 58, 64, 68, 168, 168A, 756, 148M, 751D,
9 Gujarat 45 8,111
751DD, 351F, 147D, 751, 151A, 754A, NE1, NE4, 351K, 351G,
151K, 848K, 151AD, 927C, 927K, 168G, NE1A, NE8

703, 5, 105, 7, 907, 9, 709, 709A , 11, 919, 334B, 44, 344, 444A, 48,
148A, 148B, 248A, 52, 152, 352, 352A, 54, 248BB, 152A, 907G,
10 Haryana 39 3,347
352R, 352W, 709AD, 334D, 152D, 148NA, 344N, 344P, NE2,
NE5, NE4, 152G, 344GM

Himachal 3, 103, 303, 503, 503A, 5, 105, 205, 305, 505, 505A, 705, 7, 707,
11 19 2,607
Pradesh 907, 907A, 44, 154, 154A
Jammu and
12 1, 501, 701, 44, 244, 144, 144A, 444, 244A, 701A, NE5 11 1,935
Kashmir

114A , 18, 118, 19, 419, 20, 220, 320, 22, 522, 33, 133, 133A, 133B,
13 Jharkhand 333, 333A, 39, 139, 43, 143, 143A, 343, 49, 143H, 143D, 320G, 32 3,633
143AG, 320D, 218, 143B, 320B, 319B

42, 44, 48, 648, 748, 948, 50, 150, 150A, 52, 160, 65, 66, 766, 766C,
67, 167, 367, 69, 169, 169A, 369, 73, 173, 75, 275, 181, 166E, 548B,
14 Karnataka 49 8,191
561A, 752K, 161A, 544DD, 544E, 548H, 748AA, 367A, 948A,
369E, 373, 275K, 766E, 766EE, NE7, 167N, 150C, 748A, 375, 848R

15 Kerala 544, 744, 66, 766, 966, 966A, 966B, 183, 183A, 85, 185, 866 12 1,858

16 Ladakh 1, 3, 301 3 806

719, 27, 30, 34, 934, 135, 135B, 39, 339, 339B, 539, 43, 543, 943, 44,
Madhya 45, 46, 146, 146B, 346, 47, 347, 347C, 347B, 547, 52, 552, 752B,
17 47 9,160
Pradesh 752C, 56, 548C, 752G, 161G, 347A, 753L, 147E, 135BB, 135BD,
135BG, 135C, 347BG, 552G, 752D, 753BE, NE4, 543K, 716D

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as on 31.12.2024

Name of No. of Length

Sl. No. National Highway No.
State/UT NHs (in km)

130D, 930, 543, 44, 47, 347C, 547, 48, 348A, 348, 548, 848, 848A,
50, 150, 52, 53, 353C, 353D, 353E, 753, 753A, 753B, 953, 60, 160,
61, 161, 361, 63, 65, 965, 66, 166, 166A, 548C, 753E, 548E, 752G,
561, 753F, 548A, 166E, 266, 548B, 548CC, 161H, 161G, 361H,
548D, 561A, 965C, 752I, 965G, 752K, 347A, 930D, 361B, 353B,
18 Maharashtra 102 18,462
247, 161A, 361C, 161E, 353I, 753J, 753L, 353J, 353K, 752E, 752H,
753M, 548H, 160A, 160B, 753C, 965D, 753BB, 160D, 348B,
753AB, 160C, 166H, 761, 753H, 166D, 652, 465, 647, 461B, 160H,
361F, 965DD, 166F, 166G, 548DD, NE4, 547E, 753BE, 548DG,
150C, 543K, 248S

19 Manipur 2, 102, 202, 102A , 102B , 102C, 29, 129A, 37, 137, 137A 11 1,840

20 Meghalaya 6, 106, 206, 217, 127B 5 1,156

21 Mizoram 2, 102B , 302, 502, 502A, 6, 306, 306A, 108 9 1,499

22 Nagaland 2, 202, 702, 702A, 702B, 702D, 29, 129, 129A, 229, 329A, 202K 12 1,670

16, 316, 516, 18, 20, 220, 520, 26, 326, 326A, 130C, 143, 49, 149,
23 Odisha 53, 153B, 353, 55, 57, 157, 59, 63, 126, 130CD, 316A, 516A, 157A, 32 5,897
126A, 655, 720, 143H, 320D

24 Puducherry 32, 332 2 64

3, 503, 503A, 703, 703A, 5, 205, 205A, 7, 9, 44, 344, 344A, 344B,
148B, 52, 152, 54, 154, 154A, 254, 754, 62, 354, 148BB, 105B,
25 Punjab 38 4,264
152A, 703B, 354E, 354B, 703AA, NE5, NE5A , 503D, 754A,
754AD, 205K, 205AG

709, 11, 919, 21, 23, 123, 25, 125, 325, 27, 927A, 44, 48, 148, 148B,
148D, 248, 248A, 448, 52, 552, 752, 54, 56, 156, 58, 158, 458, 758,
26 Rajasthan 53 10,733
62, 162, 162A, 68, 168, 168A, 954, 311, 921, 70, 925, 925A, 911,
552G, 754A, 911A, 148C, 968, 752D, NE4, NE4C, 125A,703, 719D

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Name of No. of Length

Sl. No. National Highway No.
State/UT NHs (in km)

27 Sikkim 10, 310, 310A, 310AG, 710, 510, 717A, 717B 8 709

16, 716, 32, 132, 332, 532, 36, 136, 336, 536, 38, 138, 40, 42, 44, 544,
744, 944, 48, 648, 948, 66, 75, 77, 79, 81, 181, 381, 83, 183, 85, 87,
28 Tamil Nadu 50 7,000
544H, 179A, 383, 381A, 381B, 785, 716A, 744A, 948A, 338, 136B,
179B, 132B, 179D, 332A, 844, 716B, NE7
30, 44, 150, 353C, 61, 161, 63, 163, 563, 65, 365, 365A, 365B, 363,
29 Telangana 565, 765, 167, 353B, 161B, 365BB, 365BG, 765D, 161AA, 161BB, 30 4,926
167K, 765DG, 167N, 930P, 150C, 163G

30 Tripura 8, 108, 108A, 208, 208A, 108B 6 889

307, 9, 509, 709A , 19, 219, 519, 719, 21, 123, 24, 27, 227A, 727,
727A, 927, 28, 128, 30, 230, 330, 330B, 530, 330A , 730, 730A , 31,
731, 731A, 931, 931A, 34, 334, 334A, 334B, 334C, 534, 734, 234, 35,
Uttar 135, 135B, 335, 39, 339, 539, 44, 344, 552, 709B, 135BB, 730H, 321,
31 90 12,123
Pradesh 731AG, 709AD, 319D, 124C, 727B, 727H, 727G, 128B, 128C, 328,
328A, 330D, 530B, 730B, 731K, 727BB, 730S, 730C, 334D, 128A,
135C, 135A, 124D, 321G, 334DD, 727AA, 731B, NE2, NE3, NE6,
227B, 344G, 344BG, 344GM, 148NA, 319B, 719D

7, 107, 107A, 307, 507, 707, 707A, 9, 109, 109D, 309, 309A, 309B, 30,
32 Uttarakhand 26 3,664
34, 134, 334, 334A, 534, 734, 344, 731K, 109K, 344BG, 107B, 134A

10, 110, 12, 112, 512, 14, 114, 114A, 314, 16, 116, 116B, 17, 317,
West
33 317A, 517, 717, 717A, 18, 19, 419, 27, 327, 327B, 31, 131A, 33, 35 3,910
Bengal
133A, 49, 316A, 116A, 327C, 312, 218, 319B
Andaman &
34 Nicobar 4 1 331
Islands
Dadra &
35 Nagar 848A, NE4 2 37
Haveli
Daman &
36 848B, 251 2 22
Diu
Total Length (km.) 670 1,46,195

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Appendix-3
(Vide Para 3.11)
ALLOCATION AND RELEASE UNDER CRIF (STATE ROADS)

Amount in ₹ crore
Sr. No. Year Allocation Release
1. 2000-01 985.00 332.01
2. 2001-02 962.03 300.00
3. 2002-03 980.00 950.28
4. 2003-04 910.76 778.94
5. 2004-05 868.00 607.40
6. 2005-06 1,535.36 1,299.27
7. 2006-07 1,535.46 1,426.29
8. 2007-08 1,565.32 1,322.19
9. 2008-09 1,271.64 2,122.00
10. 2009-10 1,786.56 1,344.98
11. 2010-11 2,714.87 2,460.29
12. 2011-12 2,288.65 1,927.39
13. 2012-13 2,359.91 2,350.37
14. 2013-14 2,359.91 2,226.60
15. 2014-15 2,642.63 2,094.78
16. 2015-16 2,852.64 2,369.47
17. 2016-17 7,175.00 5,069.82
18. 2017-18 6,744.07 6,367.11
19. 2018-19 6,998.93 6,784.50
20. 2019-20 7,421.58 6,868.66
21. 2020-21 6,820.00 6,613.30
22. 2021-22 6,945.22 6,926.58
23. 2022-23 7,974.31 7,551.98
24. 2023-24 8,835.80 8,646.23
25. 2024-25 9,030.00 5,845.34*
* Release till 31.12.2024

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(Vide Para 9.2)
NUMBER OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INCLUDING SC/ST/OBC EMPLOYEES

% of
% of SCs % of STs
Total No. of OBCs to
Sanctioned to Total to Total
Groups Employees in SCs STs OBC Total
Strength Employees Employees
Position Employees
in Position in Position
in Position

TECHNICAL

Group A 425 322 50 15.52 22 6.83 91 28.26

Group B 81 42 8 19.04 2 4.76 19 45.23

Group C
(including 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
MTS)

TOTAL 513 364 58 15.93 24 6.59 110 30.21

NON TECHNICAL

Group A 88 77 9 11.68 4 5.19 11 14.28

Group B 224 136 17 12.5 4 2.91 33 24.26

Group C
(including 293 175 38 21.71 14 8 50 28.57
MTS)

TOTAL 605 388 64 16.45 22 5.65 94 24.22

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Appendix 5
(Vide Para 9.10.6)
STATEMENT SHOWING THE STATE-WISE DISBURSEMENT OF NATIONAL PERMIT
FEE FROM MARCH 2024 TO DECEMBER 2024
State ₹ in Actuals
AG, Andhra Pradesh 69,68,28,096
AG, Arunachal Pradesh 12,09,771
AG, Assam 26,97,78,933
AG, Bihar 87,82,93,746
AG, Chandigarh 24,55,83,513
AG, Chhattisgarh 34,47,84,735
AG, Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu 17,78,36,337
AG, Delhi 80,69,17,257
AG, Goa 12,33,96,642
AG, Gujarat 1,21,82,39,397
AG, Haryana 95,81,38,632
AG, Himachal Pradesh 35,80,92,216
AG, Jammu & Kashmir 10,28,30,535
AG, Jharkhand 80,32,87,944
AG, Karnataka 1,55,69,75,277
AG, Kerala 48,39,08,400
AG, Madhya Pradesh 1,89,93,40,470
AG, Maharashtra 1,97,91,85,356
AG, Manipur 24,19,542
AG, Meghalaya 2,17,75,878
AG, Mizoram 36,29,313
AG, Nagaland 1,69,36,794
AG, Orissa 57,70,60,767
AG, Punjab 67,02,13,134
AG, Puducherry 18,50,94,963
AG, Rajasthan 1,47,22,91,307
AG, Sikkim 12,09,771
AG, Tamil Nadu 67,98,91,302
AG, Telangana 25,04,22,597
AG, Tripura 1,20,97,710
AG, Uttarakhand 48,39,08,400
AG, Uttar Pradesh 1,97,43,46,272
AG, West Bengal 70,52,96,493
Total 19,96,12,21,500

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(Vide Para 9.10.5)
MAJOR HEAD-WISE EXPENDITURE
(Fig. in ₹ Crore)
Expenditure %
Heads of Account BE 2024-25
up to 31.12.2024 of BE
MH 3451 Secretariat 167.00 125.92 75.40
MH 3054 Roads and Bridges 5,358.00 4,402.64 82.17
MH 3055-Road Transport 525.80 353.53 67.24
MH3601-Grant in aid to State Gov. 10,986.42 8,208.77 74.72
MH3602-Grant in aid to UT Gov. 353.48 295.40 83.57
Gross Revenue Section 17,390.70 13,386.26 76.97
Deduct Recoveries (Rev.) -11,631.85 -7,498.95 64.47
NET (Revenue Section) *5758.85 5,887.31 102.23
MH 4552 Capital Outlay on North Eastern Areas (Expenditure against
0 0 0
this head is being incurred through functional head 5054)
MH5054 Capital Outlay on Roads and Bridges (Voted) 3,39,589.39 2,77,427.01 81.69
MH5054 Bharatmala Pariyojana Financed from CRIF (Charged) 5.00 0 0
MH 5055- Capital Outlay on Road Transport 60.00 38.48 64.13
MH -5475 Capital Outlay on Other General Economic Services (MH) 2.91 1.70 58.42
Gross Capital Section 3,39,657.30 2,77,467.19 81.69
Deduct Recoveries (Cap) -67,416.15 -44,776.53 66.42
NET (Capital Section) (Voted) 2,72,236.15 2,32,690.66 85.47
NET (Capital Section) (Charged) 5.00 0 0
NET (Capital Section) 2,72,241.15 2,32,690.66 85.47
Gross Total (Revenue + Capital) (Voted) 3,57,043.00 2,90,853.45 81.46
Gross Total (Revenue + Capital)(Charged) 5.00 0 0
Deduct Recovery (Revenue+ Capital) -79,048.00 -52,275.48 66.13
Total (NET) 2,78,000.00 2,38,577.97 85.82
Revenue(Voted) 17,390.70 13,386.26 76.97
Capital (Voted + Charged) 3,39,657.30 2,77,467.19 81.69
Total (Gross) 3,57,048.00 2,90,853.45 81.46
Deduct Recoveries -79,048.00 -52,275.48 66.13
Total Grant No. 86 (Net) 2,78,000.00 2,38,577.97 85.82

Note: * Total net allocation for the demand in BE 2024-25 is ₹ 11,758.85 crore under Revenue (₹ 5758.85 crore plus ₹ 6000.00 crore). The
additional ₹ 6000 crore in BE 2024-25 is to be met from the balances from Central Road and Infrastructure Fund for Financing
the Road Works.

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Appendix-7
(Vide Para 9.10.5)
SOURCE OF FUNDS AS PER THE STATEMENT OF CENTRAL TRANSACTIONS (SCT)
DURING LAST FOUR YEARS IN RESPECT OF REVENUE RECEIPTS
REVENUE RECEIPTS
(Fig. in ₹ Crore)

2024-25
ITEMS/YEAR 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
till 31.12.2024

TAX REVENUE 493.27 480.67 599.72 394.35

NON-TAX REVENUE 14,811.05 33,076.90 44,151.10 23,465.15

GROSS REVENUE RECEIPTS 15,304.32 33,557.57 44,750.82 23,859.50

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(Vide Para 9.10.5)
HEADWISE DETAILS OF REVENUE RECEIPTS FOR LAST FOUR YEARS
(in ₹ Crore)

2024-25
MAJOR HEAD 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
till 31.12.2024

1 0021-Taxes on Income other than Corporation Tax 493.27 480.67 599.72 394.35

2 0049-Interest Receipts 451.48 365.75 213.90 209.23

3 0050-Dividend & Profit 26.00 33.99 67.46 54.59

4 0070-Other Administrative Services 0 0.02 0.04 0.07

0071-Contribution and Recoveries towards

5 2.39 2.37 3.68 1.74
Pension and Other Retirements Benefits

6 0075-Miscellaneous General Services 1.15 0.96 0.78 0.50

7 0210-Medical and Public Health 0.51 0.60 0.50 0.43

8 0216-Housing 0.18 0.18 0.20 0.15

9 1054-Roads and Bridges 14,329.34 22,010.71 27,887.71 23,170.01

10 1055-Road Transport 0 0 7 28.15

11 1475-Other General Economic Services 0 0 0.02 0.10

12 4000-Misc.Capital Receipts 0 10,622.10 15,969.10 0

13 7610 Loans to Govt. Servant 0 0 0.24 0.18

TOTAL 15,304.32 33,557.57 44,750.82 23,859.50

Source : e-lekha

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Appendix-9
(Vide Para 9.10.5)
HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOUNTS
Receipts (2023-24) Disbursements (2023-24)
Amount (in thousands) Amount (in thousands)
A. Revenue Receipts Revenue Expenditure
1 Tax Revenue 59,97,217 General Service 2,71,225
2 Non-Tax Revenue 28,18,17,694 Social Service 240
Interest Receipts 21,39,027 Economic Service 3,05,35,997
Dividends and Profits 6,74,650 Grants in Aid & Cont. 8,74,82,558
Other Non-Tax Revenue 27,90,04,017
Total Revenue Receipts 28,78,14,911 Total Revenue Expenditure 11,82,90,020
B. Capital Receipts Capital Expenditure
Loans for other Transport Service General Services 0
Loans and Advances to State
Economic Service 2,63,77,18,827
Governments
Monetization of National Highways 15,96,91,000 Loans and Advances 50
Total Loans and Advances -16,078
Total Capital Receipts 15,96,74,922 Total Capital Expenditure 2,63,77,18,877
Total Consolidated Fund of India 44,74,89,833 Total Consolidated Fund of India 2,75,60,08,897
Public Account Public Account
Small Savings Provident Fund A/c 2,18,315 Small Savings Provident Fund A/c 2,44,690
Provident Fund 2,18,315 Provident Fund 2,44,690
Other Accounts 831 Other Accounts 2,272
CGEGIS 831 CGEGIS 2,272
Reserve Funds 57,80,82,500 Reserve Funds 57,19,34,126
Reserve Funds not bearing interest 57,80,82,500 Reserve Funds not bearing interest 57,19,34,126
Deposit and Advances 14,33,74,339 Deposit and Advances 14,14,99,693
Deposit bearing interest 0 Deposit bearing interest 0
Deposit not bearing interest 14,33,74,339 Deposit not bearing interest 14,14,99,693
Advances 0 Advances 0
Suspense and Miscellaneous 2,77,35,08,201 Suspense and Miscellaneous 47,30,07,404
Suspense 20,08,115 Suspense 23,94,263
Other Accounts 2,77,15,00,086 Other Accounts 47,06,13,141
Remittances 23,063 Remittances 0
Total Public Accounts 3,49,52,07,249 Total Public Accounts 1,18,66,88,185
Total Receipts 3,94,26,97,082 Total Expenditure 3,94,26,97,082

Source: - Statement of Central Transactions for the F.Y. 2023-24

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(Vide Para 9.10.7)
STATEMENT SHOWING THE STATE-WISE DISTRIBUTION OF AITP
FROM MARCH, 2024 TO DECEMBER, 2024
Sr No. State/Union Territory Rs.(in Actuals)
1 Andhra Pradesh 47,19,97,334
2 Arunachal Pradesh 11,96,810
3 Assam 65,70,334
4 Bihar 6,27,86,615
5 Chandigarh 6,72,778
6 Chhattisgarh 98,62,367
7 Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu 22,59,067
8 Delhi 13,62,70,394
9 Goa 34,14,689
10 Gujarat 45,08,34,593
11 Haryana 1,97,92,015
12 Himachal Pradesh 12,03,52,566
13 Jammu & Kashmir 5,04,355
14 Karnataka 19,30,52,351
15 Kerala 23,88,41,037
16 Ladakh 916
17 Madhya Pradesh 22,82,26,255
18 Maharashtra 74,27,93,468
19 Manipur 1,09,841
20 Meghalaya 1,09,80,916
21 Mizoram 15,73,477
22 Nagaland 15,36,405
23 Odissa 29,81,731
24 Puducherry 8,04,90,273
25 Punjab 14,87,97,324
26 Rajasthan 50,72,12,887
27 Sikkim 2,98,401
28 Tamil Nadu 45,10,04,845
29 Telangana 32,54,84,250
30 Tripura 1,14,418
31 Uttar Pradesh 25,94,03,771
32 Uttarakhand 8,40,25,789
33 West Bengal 1,32,75,228
AITP Disbursement from March 2024 to December 2024 4,57,67,17,500

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Appendix-11
(Vide Para 7.3.3)
TOTAL NUMBER OF REGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLES IN INDIA: 2003-2022
(in Thousands)

Year (As on Cars, Jeeps and

All Vehicles Two Wheelers* Buses@ Goods Vehicles Others*
31st March) Taxis
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
2003 67,007 47,519 8,599 721 3,492 6,676
2004 72,718 51,922 9,451 768 3,749 6,828
2005 81,499 58,799 10,320 892 4,031 7,457
2006 89,618 64,743 11,526 992 4,436 7,921
2007 96,707 69,129 12,649 1,350 5,119 8,460
2008 1,05,353 75,336 13,950 1,427 5,601 9,039
2009 1,14,951 82,402 15,313 1,486 6,041 9,710
2010 1,27,746 91,598 17,109 1,527 6,432 11,080
2011 1,41,866 1,01,865 19,231 1,604 7,064 12,102
2012 1,59,491 1,15,419 21,568 1,677 7,658 13,169
2013 1,76,044 1,27,830 24,056 1,814 8,307 14,037
2014 1,90,704 1,39,410 25,998 1,887 8,698 14,712
2015 2,10,023 1,54,298 28,611 1,971 9,344 15,799
2016 2,30,031 1,68,975 30,242 1,757 10,516 18,541
2017 2,53,311 1,87,091 33,688 1,864 12,256 18,411
2018 2,72,587 2,02,755 36,453 1,943 12,773 18,663
2019 2,95,772 2,21,270 38,433 2,049 13,766 20,254
2020 3,26,299 2,43,682 43,650 2,196 14,288 22,483
2021 (P) 3,35,551 2,49,993 46,228 2,118 14,792 22,420
2022(P) 3,54,018 2,63,378 49,051 2,142 15,493 23,954

CAGR (2011 to 2021) 8.99 9.39 9.17 2.82 7.67 6.36

CAGR (2012 to 2022) 8.30 8.60 8.56 2.48 7.3 6.17

Source: Offices of State Transport Commissioners/UT Administrations.

P-Provisional
* Others include tractors, trailers, three wheelers (passenger vehicles)/LMV and other miscellaneous vehicles for which
category-wise break up is not reported by State/UT.
@Includes Omni buses.

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(Vide Para 7.3.3)
NUMBER OF ROAD ACCIDENTS AND PERSONS INVOLVED: 2005 TO 2022
(in Thousands)

Year Number of Accidents Number of Persons Killed Number of Persons Injured

2005 4,39,255 94,968 4,65,282

2006 4,60,920 1,05,749 4,96,481

2007 4,79,216 1,14,444 5,13,340

2008 4,84,704 1,19,860 5,23,193

2009 4,86,384 1,25,660 5,15,458

2010 4,99,628 1,34,513 5,27,512

2011 4,97,686 1,42,485 5,11,394

2012 4,90,383 1,38,258 5,09,667

2013 4,86,476 1,37,572 4,94,893

2014 4,89,400 1,39,671 4,93,474

2015 5,05,770 1,46,555 5,03,608

2016 4,84,756 1,51,192 4,97,806

2017 4,69,242 1,50,003 4,67,389

2018 4,70,403 1,57,593 4,64,715

2019 4,56,959 1,58,984 4,49,360

2020 3,72,181 1,38,383 3,46,747

2021 4,12,432 1,53,972 3,84,448

2022 4,61,312 1,68,491 4,43,366

Source: Information supplied by States/UTs (Police Department)

Note: Data have been reconciled for West Bengal for the calendar year 2015 to 2017, 2019 & 2020 and Tamil Nadu for the
calendar year 2017 to 2020.

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Appendix-13
(Vide Para 7.3.3)
TOTAL ROAD LENGTH AND PERCENTAGE SHARE OF EACH CATEGORY OF
ROAD 1951-2020
Year (as on National State District
Rural Roads Urban Roads Project Roads Total
31st March) Highways Highways Roads

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1951 19,811 # 1,73,723 2,06,408 0 0 3,99,942
1961 23,798 # 2,57,125 1,97,194 46,361 0 5,24,478
1971 23,838 56,765 2,76,833 3,54,530 72,120 1,30,893 9,14,979
1981 31,671 94,359 4,21,895 6,28,865 1,23,120 1,85,511 14,85,421
1991 33,650 1,27,311 5,09,435 12,60,430 1,86,799 2,09,737 23,27,362
2001 57,737 1,32,100 7,36,001 19,72,016 2,52,001 2,23,665 33,73,520
2002 58,112 1,37,711 6,95,335 20,61,023 2,50,295 2,24,124 34,26,600
2003 58,112 1,34,807 6,96,960 20,82,188 2,97,259 2,59,328 35,28,654
2004 65,569 1,33,177 7,19,257 21,40,569 3,01,310 2,61,625 36,21,507
2005 65,569 1,44,396 7,86,230 22,66,439 2,86,707 2,59,815 38,09,156
2006 66,590 1,48,090 8,03,669 23,08,125 2,91,991 2,62,186 38,80,651
2007 66,590 1,52,235 8,35,003 23,93,488 3,00,580 2,68,505 40,16,401
2008 66,754 1,54,522 8,63,241 24,50,559 3,04,327 2,70,189 41,09,592
2009 70,548 1,58,497 9,62,880 26,29,165 3,73,802 2,76,617 44,71,510
2010 70,934 1,60,177 9,77,414 26,92,535 4,02,448 2,78,931 45,82,439
2011 70,934 1,63,898 9,98,895 27,49,804 4,11,679 2,81,628 46,76,838
2012 76,818 1,64,360 10,22,287 28,38,220 4,64,294 2,99,415 48,65,394
2013 79,116 1,69,227 10,66,747 31,59,639 4,46,238 3,10,955 52,31,922
2014 91,287 1,70,818 10,82,267 33,04,328 4,57,467 2,96,319 54,02,486
2015 97,991 1,67,109 11,01,178 33,37,255 4,67,106 3,01,505 54,72,144
2016 1,01,011 1,76,166 5,61,940 39,35,337 5,09,730 3,19,109 56,03,293
2017 1,14,158 1,75,036 5,86,181 41,66,916 5,26,483 3,28,897 58,97,671
2018 1,26,350 1,86,908 6,11,268 44,09,582 5,34,142 3,47,547 62,15,797
2019 1,32,499 1,79,535 6,12,778 45,22,228 5,41,554 3,43,163 63,31,757
2020 1,32,995 1,78,749 6,16,964 44,95,948 5,48,394 3,86,954 63,60,004

(#) Included in District Roads

Source: Various State/UT and Central Departments/agencies involved in road development & maintenance

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(Vide Para 7.3.3)
COMBINED PHYSICAL & FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF 58 STATE ROAD
TRANSPORT UNDERTAKINGS FOR THE YEARS 2019-20, 2020-21 AND 2021-22

Sl. No. Item 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22

A Physical Performance

1 Fleet Held (Number) 1,51,802 1,48,793 1,47,032

2 Fleet Operated (Number) 1,32,918 93,060 1,06,293

3 Fleet Utilization (percent) 87.56 62.54 72.29

4 Passenger/km Offered (in lakhs) 80,12,493.97 44,81,565.51 58,22,185.65

5 Passenger/km Performed (in Lakh) 59,31,326.88 26,67,423.44 39,87,806.90

6 Occupancy Ratio (Percent) 74.03 59.52 68.49

7 Staff Strength (Number) 6,81,992 6,63,450 6,45,954

8 Staff/Bus Ratio 4.49 4.46 4.39

9 Staff Productivity (Bus-kms/Staff/Day) 64.86 38.05 49.67

10 Vehicle Productivity (Bus-kms/Bus/Day) 291.38 169.67 218.2

B Financial Performance

1 Total Revenue (Rs. in Lakh) 64,51,154.86 42,47,846.80 52,77,993.39

Of which Total Traffic Earnings (Rs. In Lakh) 49,62,698.88 24,83,769.56 34,92,387.42

2 Total Cost (Rs. in Lakh) 84,88,908.84 71,56,445.84 82,97,186.55

Of which Staff Cost (Rs. in lakh) 37,31,805.07 35,97,277.55 36,10,959.65

3 Net Profit/Loss (-) (Rs. in Lakh) -20,37,753.98 -29,08,599.04 -30,19,193.16

Source: State Road Transport Undertakings

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Appendix -15
(Vide Para 9.10.4)
STATUS OF PENDING C&AG AUDIT PARAS
Civil Paras - One (Detail given below)

Sl. No. Paras Present Status

1 Report No. 19 of 2023 - Implementation of phase-I of Bharatmala ATN of 144 Report has been sent to Lok Sabha
Pariyojana. Sectt. On 29.11.2024
Further PAC had sought ATN on 19 points observations in 144
Report.

Commercial paras - Details given below

Pending C&AG Audit Para (Commercial) of NHAI

Sl. No. Subject of Audit Para Present Position

1 Para no. 12.1 of Report no. 9 of 2017 (Commercial)- Reply sent to C&AG on 04.10.2024. In response,
OMT Package M/s MEP Hyderabad Bangalore Toll Road. Non vide letter dated 23.10.2024, C&AG has inter-alia
recovery of concession fee and damages accumulated to the tune replied that C&AG has no further comments to
of Rs. 209.20 crore. offer as the matter is sub-judice and this Ministry
NHAI extended undue benefit to the concessionaire as it may furnish the final outcome of the case to the
failed to initiate timely steps to encash the Bank Guarantee CoPU directly. Matter is sub-judice and pending.
received as Performance Security or to terminate the agreement
which lead to accumulation of dues to the tune of Rs 209.20
crore.

2 Para 11.4 of Report No. 11 of 2018 - Excess payment of bonus ATN pending
to concessionaire for construction of two lane Shillong bypass in
Meghalaya on BOT on annuity basis.

3 Para 11.5 of Report No. 11 of 2018 - Loss of interest on toll Reply sent to C&AG on 12.02.2024
revenue due to delay in delinking of road stretch from the project
relating to six laning of Chilakaluripet-Vijayawada section in the
State of Andhra Pradesh.

4 Para 8.3 (Report No. 13 of 2019) - Undue financial benefit to Reply sent to C&AG on 26.11.2024
concessionaire on account of payment of early completion bonus
amounting to Rs. 14.08 crore by NHAI, Begusarai.

Contd...

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5 Para 11.4 (Report No. 18 of 2020) - Short remittance of additional ATN pending
concession fee: Authority incurred a loss of Rs. 4.37 crore due to
short remittance of additional concession fee by concessionaire
to Authority as the concessionaire did not collect fee from
overloaded vehicles as per the amended fee Rules- six laning of
existing road on Kishangarh-Ajmer-Beawar Section of NH-8.

6 Para 10.2(Report No. 14 of 2021) - Undue benefit to Reply sent to C&AG on 04.11.2024
concessionaire by resorting to post contract modification of
damage computation clause in the agreement in violation of CVC
guidelines.

7 Para 3.1(Report No. 11 of 2022) - Formulation of scheme by Reply sent to C&AG on 03.12.2024
going beyond clauses of Concession Agreements despite remedy
being available within these Concession Agreements.

8 Para 3.2 (Report No. 11 of 2022) - Extension of undue benefit to Reply sent to C&AG on 03.12.2024
concessionaires by resorting to post-tender amendments.

9 Para 3.3(Report No. 11 of 2022) - Formulation of scheme on the Reply sent to C&AG on 03.12.2024
basis of flawed presumptions.

10 Para 3.4(Report No. 11 of 2022) - Non-consideration/non- Reply sent to C&AG on 03.12.2024

approval of policy/scheme for rationalisation of premium by
NHAI Board.

11 Para 3.5(Report No. 11 of 2022) - Non-adherence to guidelines of Reply sent to C&AG on 03.12.2024
Cabinet Secretariat for circulation/approval of Cabinet Notes.

12 Para 3.6(Report No. 11 of 2022) - Non-providing of vital data to Reply sent to C&AG on 03.12.2024
expert group for identifying a stressed project.

13 Para 4.1(Report No. 11 of 2022) - Huge variation in Reply sent to C&AG on 03.12.2024
revenue/traffic projections by Concessionaires.

14 Para 4.2(Report No. 11 of 2022) - Huge variation in total project Reply sent to C&AG on 03.12.2024
cost of NHAI vis-a-vis Concessionaire’s total project cost
resulting in high debt servicing.

15 Para 4.3(Report No. 11 of 2022) - Non-levy of penalty of ₹51.01 Reply sent to C&AG on 03.12.2024
crore resulting in undue favour to the Concessionaires.

16 Para 4.4(Report No. 11 of 2022) - Undue favour to the Reply sent to C&AG on 03.12.2024
Concessionaires by obtaining inadequate bank guarantees to the
tune of ₹ 429.89 crore against the deferred premium of ₹ 7363.63
crore.

Contd...

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Sl. No. Subject of Audit Para Present Position

17 Para 4.5(Report No. 11 of 2022) - Project specific deficiencies Reply sent to C&AG on 03.12.2024
while granting approval for deferment of premium.

18 Para 5.1(Report No. 11 of 2022) - Investment of funds amounting Reply sent to C&AG on 03.12.2024
to ₹5303.73 crore from escrow account to mutual fund.

19 Para 5.2(Report No. 11 of 2022) - Undue favour to the Reply sent to C&AG on 03.12.2024
Concessionaires due to non-recovery of excess deferment
granted of ₹252.97 crore.

20 Para 5.3(Report No. 11 of 2022) - Deficiencies in monitoring of Reply sent to C&AG on 03.12.2024
real time data transferred to NHAI.

21 Para 5.4(Report No. 11 of 2022) - Non-withdrawal of claims Reply sent to C&AG on 03.12.2024
against NHAI.

22 Para 5.5(Report No. 11 of 2022) - Delay in signing of Reply sent to C&AG on 03.12.2024
supplementary agreement between Concessionaire and NHAI.

23 Para 5.6(Report No. 11 of 2022) - Project specific deficiencies in Reply sent to C&AG on 03.12.2024
monitoring.

24 Para 7.1 (Report No. 33 of 2022) - NHAI was unable to recover Reply sent to C&AG on 20.11.2023.
damages of ₹693.24 crore imposed on the Concessionaire for its
failure to undertake repairs and maintenance of project highway,
due to NHAI not entering into escrow agreement.

25 Para 7.2 (Report No. 33 of 2022) - Delay in processing proposal ATN pending
for fee notification for the toll plazas and inadequate
synchronisation in ensuring timely completion of packages of
highway stretches by NHAI resulted in loss of ₹39.92 crore to
exchequer.

26 Para 7.3 (Report No. 33 of 2022) - NHAI/its Special Purpose ATN pending
Vehicle failed to enforce contractual provisions to effect recovery
of outstanding dues including penalties. This resulted in
doubtful recovery of ₹21.35 crore. The Authority also awarded
User Fee Collection Agency contract to a Contractor who was
already defaulting in making timely payments in other toll plazas.

27 Report No. 7 of 2023 - Compliance Audit on Toll Operation of ATN sent to C&AG on 20.09.2024.
NHAI in southern India.

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