Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Govt Launches 'Apna Ghar' Rest Stops for Truck Drivers
The government is building 'Apna Ghar', which are like little homes for truck drivers to rest on the side of highways.
These places have beds, bathrooms, and food.
The goal is to prevent tired drivers from having accidents and to make their jobs better.
Drivers can pay a small fee to stay overnight or get a free stay if they buy enough diesel.
These rest stops are starting on busy roads like the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, with plans to add more in the future.
The government launched 'Apna Ghar' rest stops on highways for truck drivers.
These rest stops offer amenities like air-conditioned rooms, beds, and food services.
The initiative aims to reduce accidents caused by driver fatigue and improve working conditions.
Drivers can stay for ₹112 for 8 hours, or for free if they fill 50+ liters of diesel.
Facilities are initially located along key freight corridors, including the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.
- Who
- The Indian government, led by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, and implemented by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL).
- What
- Launch of 'Apna Ghar' rest stops for truck drivers on national highways.
- When
- Announced on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
- Where
- Located along national highways, starting with key freight corridors like the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.
- Why
- To reduce road accidents caused by driver fatigue and improve the working conditions of commercial vehicle drivers.
Truck Drivers
Government
Better resting place
Truck Drivers
Improved rest options.
Government
More convenient stops.
- Name of Initiative
- 'Apna Ghar'
- Purpose
- Rest stops for truck drivers
- Amenities
- Air-conditioned rooms, beds, parking, toilets, food services
- Cost
- ₹112 for 8 hours, or free with 50+ liters of diesel
- Operator
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
- Initial Locations
- 250 petrol stations across the country, including Delhi-Mumbai Expressway