The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) on September 20, 2024, issued a notification regarding the Use of New/ Alternative Materials and Technology in the Construction and Maintenance of National Highways Projects and the adoption of Value Engineering Practices.
The following has been stated: -
•To promote new and alternative materials and technology in the highway sector to reduce construction costs while meeting the objective of sustainable development. The circulars have been issued on different provisions for a decrease in costs and the party to the concession/contract (Government Authority or Concessionaire/Contractor) is entitled to retain such savings due to the adoption of new material/technology.
•Also to bring clarity while ensuring the sanctity of the contract(s) already signed as well as to ensure due diligence while assessing optimum solution through value engineering during construction is specified.
•This circular shall be made applicable for the new projects for which bids shall be received on or after November 01, 2024.
The detailed circular is given in the document below.
[Circular No. EFile No.RW/NH-34049/01/2020-S&R (P&B) pt. (Computer No.-207229)]
