In conversation with Mangala Chandran, Prakash Gaur, CEO, National Highway Logistics Management Limited emphasizes the government’s ambitious initiative to establish leisure hubs along the National highways and expressways, aiming to enhance road safety and ensure a hassle-free driving experience. You have an ambitious plan of awarding 1000 wayside amenities by March 2026? Yes, National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) had ...

Nipun Agrawal, Director, Prakash Asphaltings & Toll Highway (India) Limited, says, being part of the Government’s initiatives to enhance travel comfort on highways is an extension of the company’s vision to provide smart and safe mobility. Details about PATH Recharge projects and plans for operation We have been bidding for these projects and we have won tenders for 24 Wayside ...

Wayside amenities are a vital infrastructure development that not only enhance the comfort and safety of the passengers, but also create new revenue streams and monetization opportunities for the government, infrastructure developers and local communities, and foster an ecosystem for inclusive growth. With this objective in mind, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highway has published Policy Guidelines for Development ...

Specifications: Cold roll formed in thickness 2.0mm to 5mm Raw materials conforming to 5986 / 2062 / 10748 & equivalent of grade. Fe 250 / Fe 350 / Fe 410 / Fe 510 Hot deep galvanized to 550gm / sqm. Overall length of Beam 4318mm, also we manufactured as per customized drawing Effective length; 4000mm Fastener as per IS 1363, ...

Traffic data is extensively used to analyse travel patterns, destinations, and journey durations. Backed by real-time information and rich insights, data analytics helps identify underutilised routes, increase safety on the roads, bolster emergency rescue services, improve resource management, create sustainable transportation solutions, and refine urban planning strategies. The latest data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways reveals a ...

With the rapid development of highway construction in India, more and more highways have been built in the cold region with high latitudes and high altitudes. Heavy snows in the cold region cause the soil freezing and snow cover on the pavement in tunnel portals and greatly reduce the friction coefficient of pavement. This often results in motor vehicle accidents ...

As the number of electric vehicles on Indian roads increases, a surge in discarded lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is expected, underscoring the urgent need for a robust recycling ecosystem. Mitradev Sahoo (Junior Program Associate, Electric Mobility, WRI India) and Dr. Parveen Kumar (Senior Program Manager, Electric Mobility, WRI India) look at the economic feasibility of a large-scale recycling unit helping the ...

Owing to the subduction phenomenon, tunnel construction in the Himalayan region is probably the most challenging construction activity in the field of civil engineering. Sela Tunnel Project is undeniably the most complex and difficult project being taken up in the nation today. Once completed the tunnel will offer the world the longest bi-lane tunnel at an altitude above 13,000ft; another ...

The security industry in 2024 is an exciting landscape that we are actively navigating. As we embrace technological innovation, and adapt to evolving societal needs, we are witnessing the convergence of advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and big data. These innovations are paving the way for smarter, more proactive, and predictive security solutions that ...

Transport is the fulcrum that can pivot women’s participation in the workforce, enable them to access opportunities and live fuller lives. However, transport systems in Asia are not always gender neutral and often place different burdens on men, women and other gender and sexual minorities writes Sonal Shah, Founder, Urban Catalysts and Executive Director, Centre for Sustainable and Equitable Cities ...