NHAI to deploy software to check project delays

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has planned to deploy a software to curb red-tape and enhance transparency. Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari informed that the software will specifically track files and pinpoint the officials behind delays in disposing of matters. This will enhance efficiency and transparency in the road-building nodal agency. The authority last year had claimed that it is going to be the first construction sector organization to go 'fully digital' with cloud-based Data Lake Software to effectively check delays in decision-making resulting in losses.

Through the software, the ministry will detect how much time has been taken by one particular official in disposing of any file. Those officials who do not take decisions in a time-bound manner will be tracked and stern action will be taken against them. Besides, the project management consultancy system will also be introduced soon, where alignment, forest environment clearance, land acquisition, construction, road safety, utility shifting, designing, and roadside amenities - everything about the project will be provided. Newest technologies are being promoted while focusing on reducing the project construction costs without compromising quality.