Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the upgraded Rajmarg Pravesh Portal, aimed at expediting issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for access points on national highways.
The enhanced portal has been designed to simplify and accelerate the process for granting NOCs to stakeholders seeking access permission across national highways for various purposes, including entry/exit points, industrial connectivity, commercial access and local road linkages. The new system is expected to improve transparency, reduce processing time and enable seamless digital workflows.
Addressing the launch event, Gadkari highlighted the importance of streamlined NOC processes as part of broader efforts to enhance ease of doing business in the road and highway sector. The upgraded portal will enable applicants to submit requests online, track application status in real time, upload required documents and receive approvals more efficiently than through traditional manual procedures.
The minister noted that faster NOC approvals will contribute to improved connectivity for local and regional traffic, support industrial and commercial access needs, and reduce delays currently encountered at various highway points due to pending permissions.
He also emphasised that the portal’s integration with other digital platforms and government systems will facilitate better data management, compliance checks, automated notifications and coordination across relevant authorities. This, in turn, is expected to support more effective governance and regulatory oversight in highway access management.
Officials at the launch said that the upgraded Rajmarg Pravesh Portal incorporates features to enhance user experience, ensure secure document handling and provide a more intuitive interface for applicants. The portal aims to bring uniformity in NOC processing across all national highways.
Stakeholders in the road construction and logistics sectors welcomed the initiative, saying that faster access approvals can reduce project timelines, enhance last-mile connectivity and promote smoother movement of goods and people across the highway network.
The launch of the upgraded portal reflects the ministry’s focus on digital transformation, infrastructure optimisation and improved engagement with citizens, businesses and investors seeking permissions related to national highway access.
