Page-4 of NHAI Current Affairs, GK & News
India’s first pod taxi to follow US safety norms
The five-member committee set up for technical and safety standards of India’s first pod taxi project or Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) has invited fresh bids for strictest safety standards on lines of those prescribed in US. In this regard, the committee has recommended issuance of fresh EOI (expression of interest) incorporating automated people mover (APM) ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
Topics: New Delhi • NHAI • Nitin Gadkari • Personal Rapid Transit • Pod Taxi Project • Science and Technology
NHAI creates National Highways Investment Promotion Cell
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has created National Highways Investment Promotion Cell (NHIPC) for attracting domestic and foreign investment for highways projects. The cell will focus on engaging with global institution investors, developers, construction companies and fund managers for building investor participation in road infrastructure projects. Key Facts NHIPC’s primary focus will be ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
Topics: Highway Projects • infrastructure • National • National Highways Investment Promotion Cell • NHAI • NHIPC
NHAI to get power to speed up Bharatmala programme
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will soon get powers to approve highway projects with construction cost of more than Rs 1,000 crore to ensure faster implementation of Bharatmala programme. The programme, along with the proposal to enhance powers of NHAI will soon get Cabinet clearance soon. Key Facts Currently, all highway projects entailing ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
Topics: Bharatmala programme • Highway Projects • infrastructure • National • NHAI
NHAI launches countrywide Free Eye Check-up Campaign
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched countrywide Free Eye Check-up Campaign and distribution of spectacles for truck drivers, cleaners and helpers. It was launched by Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation Nitin Gadkari at Panjari Toll Plaza, Nagpur Bypass, Nagpur in Maharashtra. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
Topics: Free Eye Check-up Campaign • NHAI • Public health • Road safety
NHAI launches MyFASTag and FASTag Partner mobile apps
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) launched two mobile Apps – MyFASTag and FASTag Partner in to facilitate the availability of FASTags for Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) project. The mobile apps will ease the process, making it possible to buy or recharge FASTags easier using mobile button. Key Facts MyFASTag: It is a consumer ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017
Topics: Cashless Economy • FASTag • Logistics • National • NHAI • Transportation