Question

Find out what are the functions of NHAI.

Answer 1

The functions of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) are:-

1. To develop, maintain and manage the national highways and any other highways vested in, or entrusted to it by the Government.
2. The survey, develop, maintain and manage highways vested in, or entrusted to it.
3. Construct offices or workshops and establish and maintain hotels, motels, restaurants, and restrooms at or near the highways vested in, or entrusted to it.
4. Construct residential buildings and townships for its Employees.
5. Regulate and control the plying of vehicles on the highways vested in or entrusted to it for the proper management thereof.
6. Provide such facilities and amenities for the users of the highways vested in, or entrusted to it as are in the opinion the Authority, necessary for the smooth flow of traffic on such highways.
7. Advise the Central Government on matters relating to highways.