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Beyond Toll Collection: FASTag to Now Drive Capacity Expansion of National Highways
Shivani Singh New Delhi, October 8. To eliminate long queues and traffic congestion at toll plazas on national highways, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is set to bring a major policy shift. Instead of waiting for vehicular bottlenecks or accident-prone situations to build up, the ministry will leverage FASTag and digital vehicle databases…
Bystanders Turn Guardian Angels in Road Accidents: Over 1,500 Lives Saved in 5 Years.
Anil Singh Chauhan New Delhi, October 10. By acting swiftly during the critical initial period following a road accident—known as the ‘Golden Hour’—ordinary citizens continue to set inspiring examples. According to recent data from the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, bystanders have saved over 1,500 lives over the past five years (October 2021…
2.3 Lakh km Modern Highway Network to Be Developed in India by 2047
Shivani Singh New Delhi, October 4. In line with the national goal of transforming India into a developed economy by 2047, the Central Government has drawn up a comprehensive plan to revamp the country’s infrastructure. Under a joint roadmap prepared by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and NITI Aayog, a 2.3 lakh kilometer…
Acid Attack Victims to Get Train Fare Concession; Consensus Reached on Inclusion in Patient Category
Shivani Singh New Delhi, October 5. Railway is set to take a major step toward ensuring accessible medical treatment for acid attack victims in the country. Following observations from the Supreme Court, the Ministry of Railways has agreed in principle to include acid attack survivors under the patient category and extend concessions on train travel…
