National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited explained

Type:Central PSU
Status:Active
Purpose:Development and maintenance of National Highways
Headquarters:World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar, Delhi
Leader Title:Managing Director
Leader Name:Krishan Kumar (IAS)
Leader Title2:Director (Admin & Finance)
Leader Name2:Anshu Manish Khalkho (IDAS)
Leader Title3:Directors (Technical)
Leader Name3:Atul Kumar (IES) and Tarun Baidya (IES)
Main Organ:Board of Directors
Affiliations:Government of India
Budget: (2022-23 est.)
National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited
Native Name:राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग एवं अवसंरचना विकास निगम लिमिटेड
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Mcaption:India National Highways Map
Abbreviation:NHIDCL
Region Served: India Nepal
Parent Organisation:Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India
Website:www.nhidcl.com

The National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) is a fully owned company of the Government of India, set up in 2014 and is responsible for management of a network of over 10,000 km of National Highways out of 1,15,000 km in India. It is a nodal agency of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).

Krishan Kumar (IAS) is the present Managing Director (MD) of NHIDCL since 14 February 2024. The corporate headquarters of NHIDCL is in Nauroji Nagar near Safdarjung Enclave, Delhi.

History

Highways Connectivity Company Ltd. was set up under Companies Act, 2013. The name of the company was subsequently changed to National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. and started functioning w.e.f. 18 July 2014.[1] It was created to develop, maintain and manage the national highways, strategic roads and other infrastructure of India. It was dedicated to the task of promoting regional connectivity in parts of the country which share international boundaries. It is responsible for the development, maintenance and management of National Highways in hilly terrain of North-East part of India, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Uttarakhand. It works as a specialised agency in high altitude areas and border areas. Apart from highways, NHIDCL is constructing logistic hubs and transport related infrastructures e.g. multimodal transport hubs such as bus ports, container depots, automated multilevel car parking etc. Sh. Anand Kumar (IAS) was the first Managing Director of NHIDCL in 2014.[2]

Composition

Projects

The NHIDCL (along with BRO) has the task to implement the Special Accelerated Road Development Programme for North Eastern Region (SARDP-NE) in National Highways portion. The SARDP-NE is under implementation in Phases.

Notable Road Projects

  1. Char dham Project: NHIDCL is taking up several mega projects including the Char Dham Project, which is a significant infrastructure initiative in India aimed at improving connectivity and accessibility to four major pilgrimage sites in the Himalayan region, collectively known as the Char Dham. The project focuses on enhancing the road network leading to the sacred shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, which hold immense religious and cultural significance for Hindus. The project is estimated to cost Rs 12,000 crore.
  2. Imphal-Moreh Road Project: NHIDCL is responsible for the construction of the 65-km-long Imphal-Moreh road project in Manipur. The road will improve connectivity between India and Myanmar and promote cross-border trade.
  3. Tawang Road Project: NHIDCL is responsible for the construction of the Tawang road project in Arunachal Pradesh. The road will provide all-weather connectivity to the Tawang district, which is located close to the India-China border.
  4. Kailash Mansarovar Road Project: NHIDCL is responsible for the construction of the Kailash Mansarovar road project in Uttarakhand. The road will improve connectivity between India and China, and provide a shorter route for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
  5. SASEC Road Connectivity Project: NHIDCL is implementing the South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) Road Connectivity Project, which involves the upgradation of around 500 km of roads in the North-Eastern region. The project aims to improve connectivity and promote trade and commerce in the region.

Tunnels

NHIDCL has been constructing tunnels in challenging conditions since its inception. Some of the big tunnel projects are as under:

NHIDCL has also set up a Center of Excellence for Tunnel Studies (CETS).

Bridges

NHIDCL has been constructing some of the prestigious bridges in challenging conditions since its inception. Some of the notable projects are as under:

This bridge is being constructed across river Brahmaputra on Assam-Meghalaya border. Once complete, it will be the longest bridge in India leaving behind current longest Dhola-Sadiya bridge.

Infrastructure Projects

Apart from highway projects, NHIDCL has been constructing some mega infrastructure projects also. Some of the notable projects are as under:

One such MMLP is being constructed at Jogighopa in the state of Assam. It will have a railway siding, jetty, warehouses, business centres at one place to facilitate freight logistics.

One such A-MLCP has been constructed at Transport Bhawan, New Delhi. It is aimed to address parking problem in congested cities.

International presence

NHIDCL is providing its services of highway and bridge construction in Nepal.[8]

Initiatives

Apart from maintaining national highways, NHIDCL has developed internet portals for smooth governance. These include followings:

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: NHIDCL Ministry of RT&H.
  2. News: Appointment of Sh Anand Kumar as MD NHIDCL. 7 October 2014.
  3. News: NHIDCL Ministry of RT&H.
  4. News: Field Offices-NHIDCL.
  5. News: SARDP NE MoRTH.
  6. News: SARDP NE MoRTH.
  7. News: Centre Speeds Up Construction Work Of Shinku La Tunnel. 19 September 2020.
  8. News: Field Offices-NHIDCL.