The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced stricter norms for contractors in an effort to raise the quality and accountability of highway projects across the country. The move comes amid increasing focus on timely completion, durability, and safety standards of infrastructure works.
Under the revised framework, contractors will face tighter performance monitoring, with higher emphasis on adherence to timelines, safety guidelines, and quality benchmarks. Non-compliance or repeated delays could lead to penalties, blacklisting, or restrictions on participation in future projects.
The Officials said the new rules are aimed at ensuring that highway development not only meets global standards but also offers long-term benefits to commuters. By tightening accountability, NHAI hopes to reduce cost overruns and strengthen transparency in the execution of projects.
The authority also plans to leverage digital monitoring tools and third-party audits to closely track work progress and quality standards. Industry observers believe the stricter norms will encourage contractors to adopt best practices and improve the overall credibility of India’s highway infrastructure program.
NHAI Tightens Contractor Norms To Improve Highway Project Quality And Accountability
