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The estimated outlay of BMP Phase 1 is Rs 5,35,000 crore. While the average cost of award stood at Rs 23.8 crore per km, 54 percent higher than the initial estimate of Rs 15.5 crore per km.

Bharatmala Phase-1 to delay till 2026 with 54% cost escalation: ICRA

12 Jun 2020 3:25 PM IST

June 12, 2020: The credit rating agency ICRA expects Bharatmala Pariyojana (BMP) Phase-1 to get completed by FY2026 as against the target of FY2022...

With this solution, TCIL truck drivers receive an instant credit into their bank account, which they can then swipe at terminals or withdraw cash using ATMs.

DBS Bank launches UPI-based payment solution for TCI's truck drivers

10 Jun 2020 8:10 PM IST

June 11, 2020: DBS Bank India has partnered with the logistics player TCI to introduce a digital platform facilitating truck drivers with real-time...

PMPML has 10,000 employees, 2000 buses, 370 bus routes, 20,000 trips a day and carries 12 lakh passengers daily.

CargoFL launches digital transport platform for Pune’s public transport

1 Jun 2020 12:59 PM IST

June 1, 2020: The artificial intelligence-driven technology company CargoFL went live with its Road Transport Management System (RTMS) for Pune...

Overall the project will upgrade two major district roads and 11 state highways, with a combined length of 450 km, to two-lane standard across seven districts of Maharashtra.

India signs $177 mn loan deal with ADB to improve roads in Maharashtra

30 May 2020 9:58 AM IST

May 30, 2020: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a $177 million loan deal to upgrade 450 kilometres (km) of state...

He said, his ministry is working overtime to clear all arbitration cases with concessionaires.

India to construct roads worth Rs 15 lakh crore in two years: Gadkari

8 May 2020 9:22 AM IST

May 8, 2020: Union minister for road transport & highways (MoRTH) and MSMEs, Nitin Gadkari held a meeting via video conferencing with the members of...

MHA Helpline Number 1930 and NHAI Helpline number 1033 may be used to seek assistance.

MoRTH sets up control room in MHA to help drivers during lockdown

4 May 2020 5:17 PM IST

May 4, 2020: To address the complaints of drivers on the passage of goods including empty trucks for inter-state movement, the government is utilising...

Aramane Girdhar is a 1988 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre.

Aramane Girdhar IAS, new secretary to ministry of road transport and highways

28 April 2020 9:08 PM IST

April 29, 2020: The central government has appointed Aramane Girdhar IAS as the new secretary to the ministry of road transport and highways along...

The animation calls upon people to respect and cooperate with truck/lorry drivers.

Indian govt releases dos and don’ts video for truck drivers while on road

27 April 2020 4:54 PM IST

April 27, 2020: Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has released an illustrative animation video which provides for broad Dos and Don'ts for...