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Government makes FASTag mandatory for all new 4-wheelers from December 1, 2017
The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued notification to make FASTag mandatory for all new four-wheelers from December 1, 2017. The notification follows amendment to Central Motor Vehicle (CMV) Rules, 1989 made by central government as per ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
MoRTH to promote new technologies in highway projects
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has decided to implement “Value Engineering Program” to promote use of new technologies, materials and equipment in highways projects executed either under Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode or public funding mode. Value ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
Nitin Gadkari launched nationwide Free Eye Check-up Campaign
Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, has launch the nationwide Free Eye Check-up Campaign and distribution of spectacles for truck drivers, cleaners and helpers on October 2, 2017 at Panjari Toll Plaza, Nagpur Bypass in Maharashtra. ..
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) launches MyFASTag mobile app for smooth functioning of electronic toll collection
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched two mobile Apps namely MyFASTag and FASTag Partner in New Delhi to ensure smooth functioning of the Electronic Toll Collection system. The mobile apps will ease the process and will make ..
Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2016: Key Provisions
The Lok Sabha has passed the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2016 by a voice vote to give more thrust to road safety, controlling pollution and accidents. The bill seeks to amend the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 that provides for legal ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
Government launch e-challan and m-parivahan apps for enforcement of traffic rules
The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has launched two mobile applications —e-challan and m-parivahan to provide a comprehensive digital solution for enforcement of traffic rules. These applications will provide access to various services and information, and enable citizens ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Government releases new format for recording, reporting road accident data
The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has released the new format for recording and reporting road accident data. The uniform accident-recording format has been drawn on the lines of developed countries. It has been forwarded to all state ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2017
Union Government launches Indian Bridge Management System
The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has launched the Indian Bridge Management System (IBMS). It was launched by Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi as a major step towards ensuring safety of ..