Showcasing its commitment to enhance transparency, NHAI has published comprehensive updates detailing National Highway projects for which bids have been invited on its website. The details comprise of 55 projects, spanning around 2,269 km with a combined capital cost of Rs. 1,19,359 crores. By proactively disclosing this information on the public platform to the bidders and other stakeholders, NHAI aims to promote transparency in its project award process that will include public disclosure of approval and clearance related details. This initiative will ensure a level playing field for all bidders and will help to enhance Public Private Partnerships, more clarity in processes as well as lesser disputes and litigation. 

The updated information about the projects provides critical insights into key metrics such as project length, mode of implementation BOT/HAM/EPC, total capital cost, approval status, land acquisition progress, as well as updates on environment, forest, and railway clearances of projects.

The project information will be updated every two weeks on the NHAI website, sharing approval and clearance details publicly. The information will help in establishing clear status of the project, leading to realistic bidding and timely awarding of the projects. It will also provide real-time access to upcoming opportunities and information on projects where bids have been invited, encouraging broader participation from the contractors and developers. Also, it will provide data-driven monitoring that will enable industry stakeholders and investors to monitor project progress, strengthening oversight and confidence by demonstrating the scale and pace of National Highway infrastructure development.

The initiative will also strengthen public trust in National Highway development and regular updates will serve as a tool to monitor the advancement of projects, reflecting the Government of India’s commitment to open governance and creating an efficient National Highway infrastructure.  ​

The display of information about the projects on public platform underscores NHAI’s focus on timely project roll-out and driving National Highway infrastructure growth in the country. ​By fostering transparency and accountability, NHAI continues to set higher benchmarks in National Highway development. ​

The online project information can be accessed using this link https://nhai.gov.in/nhai/sites/default/files/mix_file/Status_of_Projects_where_Bids.pdf  

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