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GIS mapping of all National Highways to be completed soon

The government announced its intention to complete GIS mapping of all National Highways with the aim of enhancing planning, execution, and monitoring processes.

It was conveyed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) that project implementing units of various agencies, including the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Border Roads Organisation (BRO), and National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL), were instructed to indicate their jurisdiction on a dashboard.

The primary goal of this standard operating procedure (SOP) was t..

NHAI secures 164 insurance bonds for road projects

The National Highways Authority of India, as stated by the ministry of road transport and highways, announced that it had received 164 insurance surety bonds (ISB) so far. These bonds comprised 20 for performance security and 144 for bid securities.

According to a statement issued after a day-long workshop on the implementation of insurance surety bonds (ISB) for NHAI contracts, NHAI stated, "Around 700 insurance surety bonds valued at around Rs 30 billion have been issued by different insurance companies so far."

The workshop aimed to assess the progress made in implementing I..

Government to finish mapping all highways via GIS

The Centre announced its intention to finalise the GIS mapping of all national highways, encompassing the delineation of the jurisdictions of state-owned developers, with the aim of enhancing the planning, execution, and monitoring of the road network, as well as ensuring the timely completion of projects. In line with this initiative, the ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH) informed all project implementing units of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Border Roads Organisation (BRO), National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL), and the minist..

GIS mapping of all National Highways to be completed soon

The government announced its intention to complete GIS mapping of all National Highways with the aim of enhancing planning, execution, and monitoring processes.

It was conveyed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) that project implementing units of various agencies, including the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Border Roads Organisation (BRO), and National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL), were instructed to indicate their jurisdiction on a dashboard.

The primary goal of this standard operating procedure (SOP) was t..

Highway Construction Accelerates Despite Election Season

Highway construction in India has not slowed down during the current election season, according to officials. Instead, there has been a noticeable acceleration in road infrastructure projects across the country.

Authorities highlight that the construction momentum has been maintained despite the electoral activities, underscoring the government's commitment to advancing infrastructure development. This proactive approach aims to enhance connectivity, facilitate economic growth, and improve transportation efficiency nationwide.

The surge in highway construction activity reflects s..