The move aims at ensuring seamless movement at electronic toll plazas. In order to increase the FASTag penetration to ensure seamless movement of traffic and to reduce avoidable delays at the toll plazas, NHAI has decided to remove the mandatory threshold amount for the FASTag account / wallet, which was paid by the user in addition to the security deposit for the passenger segment (Car/Jeep/Van), NHAI said in a statement. It said issuer banks were unilaterally mandating some threshold amount value for the FASTag account/wallet, in addition to the security deposit amount. As a result, many FASTag users were not allowed to pass through a toll plaza, in spite of having sufficient balance in their FASTag account/wallet, the statement said adding this was resulting into unwanted hassles and avoidable delay at toll plazas.
Updated Feb 09, 2021 | 17:20 IST
Voluntary Aadhaar authentication will also help sift out fake documents and individuals holding more than one driving licences. Aadhaar authentication to avail DL and vehicle related services under consideration
The Indian government has been big on digitalisation that much has been quite evident for a while now. However, despite the government s enthusiastic approach towards digitalising processes and operations across the country, there still remain some aspects that are yet to fully embrace this change. However, this has not escaped the authorities eyes, who continue to introduce measures aimed at improving digital and online processes to make it easier for the end consumer to use these services. The latest example comes from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, which has invited comments or suggestions about rendering certain services online with the help of Aadhaar number.
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The step will also help the transport industry to have specially trained drivers, which will improve their efficiency and reduce road accidents, according to an official release.
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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a draft notification proposing a detailed set of norms regarding the accreditation of driver training centres.
In order to impart quality driver training to the citizens, the Road Transport Ministry has proposed detailed requirements to be met and procedures to be followed by such centres.
The policy will serve to take old, polluting vehicles off the road and also improve sales of new vehicles that are much less polluting and come equipped with improved safety features.
Union Budget 2021: Here s a quick look at the highlights
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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday presented the Budget 2021-22 that aims to shore up an economy badly-hit by the novel coronavirus pandemic. During her third budget speech in Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said that the government is committed to the welfare of farmers and the Minimum Support Price (MSP) regime has undergone a change.
The economy is projected to contract 7.7% in the current fiscal year, although the government forecasts growth of 11% for the coming fiscal year, after a massive COVID-19 vaccination drive and a rebound in consumer demand and investments.