Road Ministry's Mega Expressway Project to Transform Transportation

11 Apr 2024 CW Team

The forthcoming scheme, expected to be announced within the first 100 days of the next government's tenure, signifies a paradigm shift in India's road development strategy. In a significant move towards efficiency and convenience, the government is contemplating satellite- or GPS-based tolling on selected stretches, potentially replacing FASTags to eliminate wait times at toll plazas. Moreover, plans are underway to introduce cashless treatment facilities for all road accident victims, enhancing the safety and welfare of commuters.

The road ministry has aligned its future projects to Vision 2047, and a majority of road projects will adopt the build-operate-transfer (BOT) model, fostering greater participation from the private sector." Recent modifications to model concession agreements for BOT and toll-operate-transfer (TOT) projects aim to streamline procedures and attract private investments, making them more investor-friendly.

The overarching objective of the initiative is to alleviate logistical costs, alleviate congestion on Indian roads, and elevate the quality of road infrastructure to international standards, reflective of India's aspirations as a developed nation.

The ministry's comprehensive plan encompasses short-, medium-, and long-term targets across various facets of the road transport sector. Once Vision 2047 receives the green light, the ministry will initiate the bidding process for new projects.

Furthermore, the ministry remains committed to asset monetization, targeting an excess of Rs 400 billion through infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs) and securitization in the fiscal year 2024-25. Additionally, incentives will be provided to encourage vehicle owners to opt for scrapping their old vehicles, aligning with the government's circular economy agenda and fostering the establishment of vehicle scrapping centers by Indian enterprises.

The impending mega expressway project heralds a new era of transformation in India's transportation landscape, promising enhanced connectivity, efficiency, and sustainability in the years to come.

In a bid to revolutionize India's transportation infrastructure and reduce logistical costs, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is poised to introduce a groundbreaking initiative: the construction of 50,000 kilometers of new, access-controlled expressways by 2037. This ambitious program, anticipated to supersede the Bharatmala scheme, aims to synchronize with the government's Vision 2047 for the sector. The forthcoming scheme, expected to be announced within the first 100 days of the next government's tenure, signifies a paradigm shift in India's road development strategy. In a significant move towards efficiency and convenience, the government is contemplating satellite- or GPS-based tolling on selected stretches, potentially replacing FASTags to eliminate wait times at toll plazas. Moreover, plans are underway to introduce cashless treatment facilities for all road accident victims, enhancing the safety and welfare of commuters. The road ministry has aligned its future projects to Vision 2047, and a majority of road projects will adopt the build-operate-transfer (BOT) model, fostering greater participation from the private sector. Recent modifications to model concession agreements for BOT and toll-operate-transfer (TOT) projects aim to streamline procedures and attract private investments, making them more investor-friendly. The overarching objective of the initiative is to alleviate logistical costs, alleviate congestion on Indian roads, and elevate the quality of road infrastructure to international standards, reflective of India's aspirations as a developed nation. The ministry's comprehensive plan encompasses short-, medium-, and long-term targets across various facets of the road transport sector. Once Vision 2047 receives the green light, the ministry will initiate the bidding process for new projects. Furthermore, the ministry remains committed to asset monetization, targeting an excess of Rs 400 billion through infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs) and securitization in the fiscal year 2024-25. Additionally, incentives will be provided to encourage vehicle owners to opt for scrapping their old vehicles, aligning with the government's circular economy agenda and fostering the establishment of vehicle scrapping centers by Indian enterprises. The impending mega expressway project heralds a new era of transformation in India's transportation landscape, promising enhanced connectivity, efficiency, and sustainability in the years to come.

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