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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari launched the 'Humsafar Policy' to onboard service providers for wayside amenities along national highways.

National | Dated: 23 Oct 2024

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), launched the 'Humsafar Policy' in New Delhi to enhance the convenience of traveling on National Highways (NHs) and accelerate the development of wayside amenities, with Minister of State Ajay Tamta present.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The Humsafar Policy will introduce facilities such as clean toilets, baby care rooms, provisions for wheelchairs, Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations, parking spaces, and dormitory services at fuel stations along the highways.
  • - The policy is designed to establish a comprehensive framework that guarantees commuters access to standardized, well-maintained, and hygienic facilities by integrating both current and future service providers along NHs and Expressways.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Commuters can quickly access details of nearby service providers through the mobile application "Rajmarg Yatra," launched by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in August 2023.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which Union Minister recently launched the 'Humsafar Policy' to enhance wayside amenities along national highways?

Correct Answer: Nitin Gadkari

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