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NHAI- NATIONAL HIGHWAY AUTHORITY OF INDIA

  • Why in news: NHAI was recently seen in news in relation with construction of roads across Himalayas

    

  • NHAI, formed in February 1995 under the National Highways Authority of India Act, 1998, operates as India’s foremost highway infrastructure developer, tasked with constructing, maintaining, and overseeing National Highways.
  • Under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, NHAI functions as a statutory body.
  • Comprising a full-time Chairman, a maximum of five full-time Members, and four part-time Members, all appointed by the Central Government.
  • Part-time Members include the Secretary (RT&H), Secretary (Expenditure), Secretary (Planning), and DG (RD) & SS.
  • At its Headquarters, NHAI maintains specialized wings for technical, financial, administrative, and vigilance functions.