What is the objective of national highway?
National Highways Development Programme (NHDP) was launched in 1998 with the objective of developing roads of international standards which facilitate smooth flow of traffic.
What is the meaning of NHAI?
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) was constituted by an Act of Parliament in 1988 under the administrative control of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways NHAI has been set up as a Central Authority to develop, maintain and manage the National Highways entrusted to it by the Government of India.
Who is NHAI head?
Sukhbir Singh Sandhu
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) Secretary, Aramane Giridhar (IAS) has been given additional charge of the Chairman of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Present NHAI Chairman, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu has been appointed the new Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand.
Who is the new chairman of NHAI?
Alka Upadhyaya
AS PART of a major bureaucratic reshuffle, the Centre has appointed Alka Upadhyaya as chairperson of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). A 1990-batch IAS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre, Upadhyaya is currently Additional Secretary, Department of Rural Development.
What is the main function of NHAI?
Section 16(1) of the Act states that the function of NHAI is to develop, maintain and manage the national highways and any other highways vested in, or entrusted to, it by the Government of India. In February 1995, NHAI came into operations and was formally made an autonomous body.
Who was the first chairman of NHAI in 1988?
Yogendra Narain was the first Chairman of NHAI in 1988. He is a retired IAS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre. The NHAI has the mandate to implement the National Highways Development Project (NHDP). The NHDP is under implementation in Phases.
What is the National Highways Authority of India?
National Highways Authority of India was set up by an act of the Parliament, NHAI Act, 1988 “An Act to provide for the constitution of an Authority for the development, maintenance and management of national highways and for matter connected therewith or incidental thereto”.
What are the services provided by NHAI Project Implementation Unit- Barmer?
Providing, running & maintenance of Commercial vehicles on monthly hire basis for NHAI, Project Implementation Unit- Barmer. Tender Title. Engagement of user fee agency through e-tender at Belon Fee Plaza at km 136.965 for two/four lane with paved shoulder Aligarh-Moradabad Section from Km 85.65 to 158.895 km on NH-93 (New NH-509)/ Uttar Pradesh