The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) on October 08, 2024, issued 'Humsafar Policy' for Onboarding Service Providers for Wayside Amenities along the National Highways.
The policy aims to provide a comprehensive framework to ensure that commuters have access to standardized, well-maintained, and hygienic facilities by onboarding both existing and upcoming service providers along National Highways and Expressways. Existing and upcoming service providers under the categories of Eateries, Fuel Station and Trauma Centres will be eligible to register under the Humsafar Policy. The policy aims to benefit all stakeholders. Registered service providers will benefit from a waiver of fees for the renewal of existing access permission and will be provided space on National Highways to put up signages of their establishment to increase visibility. In addition, the service providers will be featured on NHAI's ‘Rajmarg Yatra’, mobile app to boost their online visibility.
The Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari has stated the following:
• He stated that the local marginal sections of the society would benefit from this initiative. He underscored that this scheme will help in the facilitation of a smooth, safe and pleasant journey for users. It will be environment friendly and has been prepared to keep the ecology and cleanliness in perspective. He also said that water conservation, soil conservation, waste recycling, solar energy etc have been kept in mind while formulating this policy.
• He also asked the officials of the ministry to ensure quality service to the passengers through this policy. A number of Green Highways of NHAI have been planned while keeping several amenities in perspective, he further added.
• He called upon that petrol pump owners alongside NHs to ensure basic amenities at the petrol pump as per norms. He also said that Food court, cafeteria, Fuel station, Electric Vehicle Charging Station, parking facilities, Toilet facility, Baby Care room, ATM, Vehicle repair shop, Pharmacy services under this policy will ensure better experience for NH users.
The complete policy can be read at -
https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/specificdocs/documents/2024/oct/doc2024108411501.pdf
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