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India Revamps BOT Highway Model with Traffic-Risk Sharing to Boost Private Investment

August 14, 2026 | Policy

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has overhauled the model concession agreement for build‑operate‑transfer (BOT) national highway projects, introducing traffic‑risk sharing and other measures to make such projects more bankable and attractive to private capital.

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MoRTH proposes amendments to AIS-125 to safety and functionality of ambulances

July 3, 2026 | Policy

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Centre revises BOT guidelines; allows big funds to bid for highway projects

May 12, 2026 | Policy

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has opened the door for large financial investors to bid for build-operate-transfer (BOT) road projects, after several projects failed to draw private interest due to concerns over contract terms.

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MoRTH extends deadlines for NH projects up to 6 years

April 7, 2026 | Policy

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has revised the construction timelines for national highways to better accommodate challenges like rough terrain and engineering complexity.

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Centre tweaks MCA for BOT model to share risks and rewards with contractors

February 25, 2026 | Policy

The model concession agreement (MCA) for build operate transfer (BOT) road projects has been modified to equitably share risk and rewards with concessionaires.

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Centre launches NMP 2.0; sets road monetisation target at Rs 4.42 trillion

February 25, 2026 | Policy

The centre has unveiled the second phase of the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP 2.0), a continuation of a policy experiment, however, it is now a strategy to fund infrastructure without overstretching the public balance sheet.

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MoRTH revises toll rules for partially open expressways

February 13, 2026 | Policy

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has amended the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008, to adjust toll collection on partially operational National Expressways.

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Centre allocates Rs 3.10 trillion to MoRTH under Union Budget 2026-27

February 2, 2026 | Policy

Under the Union Budget 2026-27, the budgetary allocation for the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is Rs 3.10 trillion, an annual increase of around 8 per cent from Rs 2.87 trillion (BE and RE).

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Kerala Budget 2026: Major Boost for Roads and Bridges

January 30, 2026 | Policy

Kerala’s 2026-27 state budget, allocates Rs 11.82 billion to the Public Works Department, with Rs 10.91 billion dedicated to roads, bridges, and highways.

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Non-FASTag users to pay extra with revised toll rules

October 6, 2025 | News & Developments, Policy

Government regulations are being strengthened in an attempt to encourage digital payments and reduce the usage of cash at national highway (NH) toll plazas.

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MoRTH announces policy on data sharing from National Transport Repository

August 21, 2025 | Policy

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has released a policy that will enable safe and secure sharing of critical data under the National Transport Repository (NTR) with the private sector and state governments.

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Centre may no longer continue the TOT model

June 30, 2025 | News & Developments, Policy

The central government has opted not to continue with the widely used toll-operate-transfer (TOT) monetisation system.

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MoRTH mandates precast concrete for non-critical components in big-ticket highway projects

June 26, 2025 | Policy

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued a circular mandating the use of precast concrete components for non-critical components in highway projects costing more than Rs 3 billion.

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Centre introduces annual Fastag pass for hassle free highway travel

June 19, 2025 | Policy

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is launching a FASTag-based annual pass, which will be available for Rs. 3,000 starting on August 15, 2025, as a revolutionary move towards hassle-free highway travel.

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Centre overhauls highways construction bid process, timelines set for pre-bid clearances

May 21, 2025 | Policy

In a move to speed up highway construction, the centre has synchronised project approvals, awards and appointment of developers with milestones for land acquisition, environment, forest and wildlife clearances.

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MoRTH issues directive for increasing oversight of highway projects

May 21, 2025 | Policy

In order to increase regional officers’ supervision on the national highway projects carried out by state public works departments (PWDs) and road construction departments (RCDs), the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued certain directives.

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MoRTH sets timeline for land acquisition and environmental clearance for NH projects

May 15, 2025 | Policy

Starting on June 1, 2025, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has established milestones for land acquisition processes and environmental, forest, and wildlife clearances for all national highway projects that go under bidding.

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MoRTH imposes additional security performance on low bids

May 2, 2025 | Policy

In order to move away from the trend of receiving abnormally low bids for national highway projects, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has now imposed additional security performance on bidders of road projects for bids lower than the estimated cost of the project.

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MoRTH doubles defect liability period to 10 years for EPC contracts

October 25, 2024 | Policy

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has announced that the defect liability period for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts will be extended from 5 to 10 years.

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MoRTH encourages use of urban solid waste in highway construction for sustainability

September 24, 2024 | News & Developments, Policy

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has issued guidelines to promote the use of urban solid waste and inert materials in national highway construction, aiming for more sustainable practices.

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Category: Policy

India Revamps BOT Highway Model with Traffic-Risk Sharing to Boost Private Investment

MoRTH proposes amendments to AIS-125 to safety and functionality of ambulances

Centre revises BOT guidelines; allows big funds to bid for highway projects

MoRTH extends deadlines for NH projects up to 6 years

Centre tweaks MCA for BOT model to share risks and rewards with contractors

Centre launches NMP 2.0; sets road monetisation target at Rs 4.42 trillion

MoRTH revises toll rules for partially open expressways

Centre allocates Rs 3.10 trillion to MoRTH under Union Budget 2026-27

Kerala Budget 2026: Major Boost for Roads and Bridges

Non-FASTag users to pay extra with revised toll rules

MoRTH announces policy on data sharing from National Transport Repository

Centre may no longer continue the TOT model

MoRTH mandates precast concrete for non-critical components in big-ticket highway projects

Centre introduces annual Fastag pass for hassle free highway travel

Centre overhauls highways construction bid process, timelines set for pre-bid clearances

MoRTH issues directive for increasing oversight of highway projects

MoRTH sets timeline for land acquisition and environmental clearance for NH projects

MoRTH imposes additional security performance on low bids

MoRTH doubles defect liability period to 10 years for EPC contracts

MoRTH encourages use of urban solid waste in highway construction for sustainability

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