Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has made a big announcement that could change the way Indians pay tolls on highways. Speaking at an event on Monday, he said the Centre will introduce a new toll policy within the next 15 days.
"The central government will soon introduce a new toll policy. I will not speak much about it now, but within the next 15 days, a new policy will be announced. Once implemented, there will be no reason for anyone to complain about tolls," Gadkari said.
He added that the new system will not require physical toll booths. Instead, toll will be automatically deducted from bank accounts using satellite tracking and vehicle number plate recognition.
Mumbai-Goa Highway to Be Ready by June
During the same event, Gadkari also gave an update on the long-delayed Mumbai-Goa highway. He said the project would be fully completed by June this year.
"There were numerous difficulties with the Mumbai-Goa highway. But do not worry, we will complete the road 100 per cent by this June," he assured.
The highway, once finished, will reduce travel time and boost development in the Konkan region. Gadkari admitted that land disputes, legal challenges, and internal family fights delayed the project for years.
"There were fights among brothers, cases in courts, and endless complications in providing compensation for land. But those issues have now been resolved, and the work on the Mumbai-Goa highway has gained momentum," he explained.
India’s Roads to Be Better Than the US
Gadkari also said he is confident about the future of India’s road infrastructure.
"In the next two years, India's road infrastructure will be better than that of the United States," he said.
He admitted that some highways like the Delhi-Jaipur and Mumbai-Goa roads are still facing serious issues.
"Delhi-Jaipur and Mumbai-Goa (highways) are among the black spots in our department. They come with many difficulties. If I were to speak the truth about Konkan, people would not accept it," he said.
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"The central government will soon introduce a new toll policy. I will not speak much about it now, but within the next 15 days, a new policy will be announced. Once implemented, there will be no reason for anyone to complain about tolls," Gadkari said.
He added that the new system will not require physical toll booths. Instead, toll will be automatically deducted from bank accounts using satellite tracking and vehicle number plate recognition.
Mumbai-Goa Highway to Be Ready by June
During the same event, Gadkari also gave an update on the long-delayed Mumbai-Goa highway. He said the project would be fully completed by June this year.
"There were numerous difficulties with the Mumbai-Goa highway. But do not worry, we will complete the road 100 per cent by this June," he assured.
The highway, once finished, will reduce travel time and boost development in the Konkan region. Gadkari admitted that land disputes, legal challenges, and internal family fights delayed the project for years.
"There were fights among brothers, cases in courts, and endless complications in providing compensation for land. But those issues have now been resolved, and the work on the Mumbai-Goa highway has gained momentum," he explained.
India’s Roads to Be Better Than the US
Gadkari also said he is confident about the future of India’s road infrastructure.
"In the next two years, India's road infrastructure will be better than that of the United States," he said.
He admitted that some highways like the Delhi-Jaipur and Mumbai-Goa roads are still facing serious issues.
"Delhi-Jaipur and Mumbai-Goa (highways) are among the black spots in our department. They come with many difficulties. If I were to speak the truth about Konkan, people would not accept it," he said.
Inputs from PTI
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