General
New Toll System for road transportation
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is primarily responsible for the development and maintenance of National Highways (NHs). Development and Maintenance Works on such notified NHs […]
Ministry of Road Transports & Highways
General
Nitin Gadkari to undertake a massive digital transformation with Japan
Shri Nitin Gadkari says joint projects with Japan will be undertaken for a massive digital transformation in the areas of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), and eco-friendly mobility […]
Foreign Relations
Cabinet approves India – France engagement in Transport Sector
Cabinet approves signing of Contract between India and France to support ITF activities on the Indian Transport Sector […]
Foreign Relations
IAHE signs Agreement with New South Wales on Advanced Transportation Technology
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MORTH), has signed an agreement with the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia for setting up a Centre for Advanced Transportation Technology and Systems […]
General
Green Tax to be levied on old vehicles
Green tax to be imposed on older vehicles soon, to clean up the environment by phasing out unfit and polluting vehicles; Revenue collected through the tax will be used for tackling pollution […]
Business
MoRTH and DRDO to collaborate for geo-hazard management
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence signed a framework Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today in New Delhi to strengthen collaboration in the field of technical exchange and co-operation on sustainable geo-hazard management. […]
Business
Government creates an ecosystem to accelerate the uptake of EV
Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways & MSME, today said that Government aims at creating core global competencies in India by facilitating the seamless integration of the automotive industry with the world. […]
General
MoRTH issues notification for Promotion of Digital and IT-based payment of fees through FASTag
Union Ministry of Road Trasport & Highways has issued a notification making FASTag mandatory to be available by the 1st of January 2021 in old vehicles also i.e. M and N category of motor vehicles (four-wheelers) sold before 1st December, 2017 through amendments in CMVR, 1989. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Gov Tech-Thon 2020 hackathon organized to solve grassroots problems
Over 1300 bright minds across India come together at Gov Tech-Thon 2020 to solve grassroots problems; National Informatics Centre, IEEE, and Oracle joined hands organized nationwide virtual hackathon; Winners announced; FitForFuture team secures first place for demonstrating an innovative solution prototype for automating vehicle fitness checks […]
Business
Gadkari calls for greater utilization of Bamboo resources
Shri Gadkari calls for greater utilization of Bamboo resources; reducing logistics cost; Minister inaugurates Virtual Bamboo Exhibition […]
Foreign Relations
India to have transport connect with SCO Countries
Transport Secretary outlines India’s priority of connectivity with SCO countries; says there is need to ensure sustainable transport operation in emergency situations like #COVID19 pandemic
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Business
Shri Piyush Goyal urges the Industry leaders to collaborate with Indian Railways
Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways and Commerce and Industry, urges the Industry leaders to collaborate with Indian Railways in the journey of transformation
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General
MoRTH forms Conciliation Committees of Independent Experts to handle to contractors payment
MoRTH embarks upon taking concrete steps to strengthen contractors’ payment system; Payment structure simplified under the Atm-Nirbhar Bharat scheme […]
Business
Skilled Manpower is a must to make India a manufacturing hub: Shri Nitin Gadkari
Skilled Manpower is a must to make India a manufacturing hub: Shri Nitin Gadkari; Shri Gadkari inaugurates Technology Centre (TC) at Bhiwadi; 15 new TCs to be set up soon […]
Foreign Relations
NITI Aayog to Launch NDC’s Transport Initiative for Asia
NITI Aayog to Launch Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)–Transport Initiative for Asia(TIA) India Component tomorrow, 27th August
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Business
India will become a Manufacturing Hub of Construction Equipments in the World: Gadkari
Our Target is to Become a Manufacturing Hub of Construction Equipments in the World; Shri Gadkari Asks Large Industries to Clear MSME Dues on Priority; Develop MMSE ancillary industries for spares […]
Finance
PM Launches Transparent Taxation platform to have a seamless tax system
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches platform for “Transparent Taxation – Honouring the Honest”; Tax system aims to be Seamless, Painless, Faceless; Says the number of taxpayers is significantly low with only 1.5 Crore paying taxes in a country of 130 Crore people; Prime Minister urges people to introspect and come forward to pay Income taxes due on them to build an AtmaNirbharBharat; With the launch of the Tax Charter, the taxpayer is assured of fair, courteous and rational behavior; Faceless appeal will be available across the country from 25th September i.e. Deen Dayal Upadhyay’s Birth Anniversary; “Banking the Unbanked, Securing the Unsecured, Funding the Unfunded and Honoring the Honest” – Focus of the Government; Emphasis is on making every law and policy People-Centric and Public Friendly rather than Power Centric. […]
Business
Gadkari calls for Intl. investments in Infrastructure and MSME sector
Gadkari has called for increased investment by international institutions and bodies in the Indian Highways and MSME sectors. He said, automobile and MSME are the two growth engines of Indian economy […]
Technology
NHAI to use AI-based Highway Data management built by IIT Delhi
Natonal Highways Authority of India (NHAI) under the Ministey of Road Transport and Highways today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi to set up a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Use of Artificial Intelligence in Data Driven decision making and Advance Data Management System for Highways. MoU was signed in presence of Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, Chairman NHAI and Dr V Ram Gopal Rao Director, IIT Delhi and other senior officials.
General
Waterways usage charges waived off to promote Inland water transport
Ministry of Shipping has decided to waive waterway usage charges with immediate effect considering the Government of India’s vision to promote inland waterways as a supplementary, eco-friendly and cheaper mode of transport. The charges are waived initially for three years. […]
General
MoRTH notifies regulations for tires, safety glass, external projections, etc under CMVR
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways vide GSR 457 (E) dated 20th July 2020, has made following amendments in CMVR 1989 –
The specification for the Tyre pressure monitoring system ( TPMS) for vehicles up to maximum mass of 3.5 Tonnes which monitors the inflation pressure of the tyre or its variation, while the vehicle is running and transmits the information to the driver, thereby providing advance information to the driver and enhancing road safety has been provided if fitted in the Vehicle […]
General
Pre-application conference on Private Train Project held today
Ministry of Railways has organized Pre application conference on Private Train Project today. The conference received an over-whelming response with participation of around 16 prospective Applicants. […]
General
States not to check RC/DL for Road Building and Rehabilitation equipments
Road Ministry advises States to not to insist upon Registration/Driving Licence for Road Building and Rehabilitation equipments and Heavy Earth Moving Machineries. […]
Business
NHAI to partner with IITs for improving Highway Infrastructure
NHAI to collaborate and partner with premier Technical Institutes (IITs, NITs) for improving Highway Infrastructure leveraging local expertise […]
Business
Gadkari to lay foundation stones to economic corridor projects worth over Rs 20,000
Shri Gadkari to inaugurate and lay foundation stones various new economic corridor projects worth over Rs 20,000 crore in Haryana […]
General
Standards for Safety evaluation of hydrogen propelled vehicles
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified a draft notification GSR 436(E) dated 10th July, 2020 proposing amendment to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 for inclusion of the standards for the safety evaluation of the vehicles being propelled through hydrogen fuel cells. […]
General
SOP for processing of publication of fee notifications through e-office in MORTH
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued standard operating procedure (SOP) for processing of publication of fee notifications through e-office and mandatory filling of checklist template. […]
Business
Nitin Gadkari chairs the Group on Infrastructure meeting
Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and MSMEs Shri Nitin Gadkari chaired a Group on Infrastructure meeting in New Delhi today via webcast. […]
General
Railways to achieve Net Zero Carbon Emission Mass Transportation Network by 2030
A new dawn ushers on Indian Railways as it endeavors to be self-reliant for its energy needs as directed by the Prime Minister and solarise railway stations by utilizing its vacant lands for Renewable Energy (RE) projects. […]
General
NHAI to Rank Roads for Quality Service
In its effort to improve the quality of roads, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has decided to undertake performance assessment and ranking of the highways in the country. […]
General
Transport vehicles dimensions now shall be on international norms
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways through GSR No. 414 (E) dated 26th June 2020, has published a notification to amend Rule-93 relating to dimensions of motor vehicles under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989. […]
General
Motor accident victims are eligible for cashless treatments
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has prepared a blue print for implementing the scheme of cashless treatment of motor accident victims, as contemplated under the MV Act 2019. This includes treatment of victims during the crucial Golden hour. […]
Technology
Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan web portal launched
Union Minister of Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar today launched the web portal of the Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan through video conferencing from New Delhi. […]
General
Citizens with mild or medium color blindness to also obtain Driving License now
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a notification for amendment to the FORM 1 and FORM 1A of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989for enabling the Citizens with mild to medium colour blindness in obtaining the Driving License. […]
Business
Knowledge into wealth is important for the development of manufacturing – Shri Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister for MSME and Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari held meeting yesterday via video conferencing with the representatives of the Engineering Exports Promotion Council (EEPC) to discuss on the growth of the sector post the pandemic situation. […]
Finance
Railways to award 1800Cr worth projects to employ migrant workers
Ministry of Railways today i.e. 24th June 2020 reviewed the progress of Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan with Zonal Railways and Railway PSUs through video conference meeting. […]
Business
“Decarbonising Transport in India” project to reduce CO2
NITI Aayog in collaboration with International Transport Forum (ITF) will launch the “Decarbonising Transport in India” project on 24 June, with the intention to develop a pathway towards a low-carbon transport system for India. […]
General
Modi launches Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan to provide employment to migrants
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched a massive employment -cum- rural public works Campaign named ‘Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan’ to empower and provide livelihood opportunities in areas/ villages witnessing large number of returnee migrant workers affected by the devastating COVID-19. […]
General
Motor Vehicle Rules for facilitating international travel to be Amended
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has invited suggestions and comments from all stake holders including general public on the proposed amendment in the Motor Vehicle Draft rules for facilitating MOUs with neighbouring countries involving movement of passenger or goods vehicles. […]
Business
Shipowners worldwide invited to now flag their ships in India
Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Shipping reviewed the readiness of Indian shipping for implementation of the Government’s Cargo Transportation Policy. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
India will be a manufacturing hub for electric vehicles within 5yrs: Gadkari
Union Minister for Road Transport& Highways and MSMEs Shri Nitin Gadkari has expressed confidence that in the next five years, India will become a manufacturing hub for electric vehicles. […]
General
NHAI expedites settlement of claims through Conciliation
As per Arbitration Act 2015 and its amendment in 2019, all the arbitration disputes are to be settled within a period of 12~18 months. However, the possibility of resolution of claims within 12 months is very less, as it involves various procedures. […]
General
Gadkari denies reports related to reduction of MSP
Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari has vehemently denied the reports in a section of media which have falsely quoted him as having said that MSP is likely to be reduced. […]
Technology
NHAI becomes first construction sector org. to go Fully Digital
As one of the biggest reform, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has gone ‘Fully Digital’, with the launch of unique cloud based and Artificial Intelligence powered Big Data Analytics platform – Data Lake and Project Management Software […]
General
BS-VI vehicles will have Green Colour strip identification
The BS-VI emission standards, which have been mandated w.e.f. 1st April, 2020, provide for stricter and cleaner emission norms and are at par with the emission standards being followed across the world. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Dharmendra Pradhan mulls on Developing Steel Fabrication Cluster
The steel fabrication cluster envisaged will give boost to the MSME sector in the region, facilitate employment generation and give impetus to the local economy. […]
General
Public suggestions invited for amending Motor Vehicle Rules
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has re-invited suggestions and comments from all stakeholders including the general public on the proposed amendment in the Motor Vehicle Rules regarding registration of new vehicles, driving licenses, and recall of old vehicles. These notifications were earlier issued on the 18th of March this year. […]
Business
Gadkari accepts demand for Greenfield Expressway to Amritsar
Shri Gadkari informed that with this expressway, travel time from Amritsar to Delhi International airport would reduce to about four hours from the present about eight hours. […]
Business
Road Ministry issues advisory for implementing Rent a Motor Schemes
he Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued advisory based on the issues received from certain stakeholders in implementing “Rent a Motor Cab/Cycle Schemes” […]
Finance
Gadkari sets road construction target for next two years at Rs 15 lakh crore
Shri Nitin Gadkari today held a meeting via video conferencing with the members of SIAM Institute on the impact of COVID-19 on the auto sector. […]