National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
NHAI is an autonomous statutory authority created under the NHAI Act 1988, responsible for the development, maintenance, and toll management of over 50,000 km of National Highways and Expressways across India.
Permanent Role & Statutory Function
Autonomous statutory authority of the Government of India created through the National Highways Authority of India Act 1988, responsible for the development, maintenance, and toll management of the National Highway network.
Constitutional & Executive Responsibilities
Development, expansion, and structural upkeep of National Highways and Expressways
Operation of the nationwide Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system using FASTag RFID technology
Procurement, financing, and supervision of highway concession agreements (BOT and HAM models)
Implementation of national highway corridor initiatives under the Bharatmala Pariyojana