1467 projects of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) have been brought under the Bhoomi Rashi Portal
The objective of Bhoomi Rashi portal is to provide a single point platform for online processing of land acquisition notifications to accelerate highway infrastructure development projects in India and payment of compensation for land acquisition. The portal has been made mandatory for processing all the Land Acquisition (LA) proposals w.e.f. 01.04.2018.
All the Land Acquisition notifications are submitted online by the concerned revenue official of the State Government, duly designated as Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA) and after the approval of the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, these are sent online to the Government of India Press through e-Gazette. Compensation for land acquisition is also being paid through Bhoomi Rashi portal. The portal has greatly reduced the time period for publication of notifications and brought in efficiency as well as transparency in the whole process.
As on date, 1467 projects of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) have been brought under the Bhoomi Rashi Portal. The details of these projects are available at https://bhoomirashi.gov.in/auth/revamp/search_proj.cshtml.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha today.
More than 13.45 crore High Security Registration Plates affixed on motor vehicles
The Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR) Technical Standing Committee in May 1999 made several recommendations for amendment in CMVR, which also included recommendation relating to High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP). Accordingly, the Central Government notified the provisions for affixation of HSRP vide S.O. 814(E) dated the 22nd August, 2001 and S.O. 1041(E) dated 16th October, 2001 which was superseded vide S.O. 6052(E) dated 06.12.2018. High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP) in India are specialized license plates that are designed to enhance the security of vehicle registration and reduce vehicle-related crimes such as theft and fraud. These number plates have several security features to make them tamper-proof and easily traceable.
Determination or regulation of price of motor vehicle components including HSRP is not under ambit of MV Act 1988 and CMVR 1989.
As per data available on VAHAN Portal, as on 14th December, 2023, a total number of 13,45,10,172 HSRPs have been affixed on motor vehicles through OEMs, their dealers and State Government approved HSRP manufacturer(s) having type approval as the case may be. The purpose of installation of HSRP is related to strengthening enforcement and improving safety & security, with no revenue generation for the Government.
Under CMVR 1989, no restrictions are placed on any legal entity including MSMEs for manufacture of HSRP, provided type approval certificate from testing agencies referred in rule 126 is obtained. However, supply for affixing HSRP is regulated under sub-rule (1) of rule 50 under CMVR 1989.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha today.
34 tunnel projects are in progress across the country on National Highways (NHs) out of which 26 tunnel projects are in Himalayan region.
All projects are designed with safety as a paramount consideration.: Shri Nitin Gadkari
As per IRC: SP:91-2019 (Guidelines for road tunnels) separate service tunnel, adjacent to the traffic tunnels could be considered at design stage considering various factors like land availability, traffic volume, length of tunnel and additional cost. This additional tunnel provides access for maintenance without requiring tunnel closure. This service tunnel can be used as escape passage during an emergency.
In the Silkyara bi-directional tunnel on Dharasu – Yumunotri highway (NH-134), a provision of separation wall has been provided at the centre of the carriageway along with egress openings at an average interval of 565 m for vehicular crossover and at an average interval of 300 m for pedestrian cross passage for escape purposes during the emergencies.
Currently, there are 34 tunnel projects in progress across the country on National Highways (NHs), out of which 26 tunnel projects are in Himalayan region. All projects are designed with safety as a paramount consideration. These projects are implemented as per site-specific requirements, established codes, incorporating essential safety measures including those for emergencies such as escape tunnels, twin tubes with cross passages, separation wall with emergency openings, lay-byes, automatic fire detection and suppression systems etc.
The trapped workers were given medical aid and found in good mental & physical health. As financial support, each worker has been paid a sum of Rs 2.00 lakh in addition to one month paid leave by the Executing Agency. In addition to above, State Government of Uttarakhand has also provided financial support to all trapped workers of Rs.1 lakh each.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha today.