Barrier-Free Toll System on Manesar-Jaipur Highway
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Economy
Why in news
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways announced that vehicles can now travel on the Manesar-Jaipur stretch without stopping at physical toll barriers. This marks a significant step towards seamless movement on national highways.
Background
India has been implementing electronic toll collection through FASTag, but physical barriers still required vehicles to slow down. The new barrier-free system aims to eliminate these stops, improving travel time and fuel efficiency.
Key facts
The barrier-free toll system has been rolled out on the Manesar-Jaipur stretch of the highway.
Vehicles can now pass through toll plazas without stopping, as tolls are collected electronically.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways announced this on Saturday.
This system is expected to reduce congestion and travel time on the highway.
The move is part of the government's efforts to modernize highway infrastructure.
Prelims pointers
- Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)
- FASTag - electronic toll collection system
- Manesar - located in Haryana, Jaipur - capital of Rajasthan
- National Highway (NH) - the stretch is part of NH-48 (old NH-8)
Mains angles
- Discuss the significance of barrier-free toll systems in improving highway efficiency and reducing fuel consumption.
- Critically examine the challenges in implementing such systems across all highways in India.