Archive · 17 Sep 2025
NHAI Tightens Rules to Enhance Highway Project Quality
The NHAI is updating the rules for highway projects.
They are making it tougher for companies to qualify by clarifying what 'similar work' means, ensuring real experience.
They're also cracking down on companies hiring others without permission and will penalize unauthorized subcontracting.
Moreover, financial guarantees from third parties are not allowed.
These changes aim to ensure projects are done well, on time, and with better use of money.
NHAI clarified Request for Proposal (RFP) provisions.
The clarifications aim to strengthen contractor qualifications.
NHAI defined 'Similar Work' to ensure relevant experience.
Unauthorized subcontracting will incur penalties.
Submission of third-party financial securities is prohibited.
- Who
- National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
- What
- Clarified RFP provisions to strengthen contractor qualification norms
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- India
- Why
- Improve infrastructure quality, enable timely project completion, and optimize public resources
- Organization
- National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
- Action
- Issued clarifications to RFP provisions
- Purpose
- Improve infrastructure quality and project execution
- Key Changes
- Stricter contractor qualifications, execution compliance, financial transparency
- Impact
- Reduced delays, cost savings, and improved project quality
Sources
NHAI likely to garner Rs 35,000-40,000 crore from road assets in FY26
National Highways Authority Of India To Garner ₹40,000 Crore In FY26 Through Timely Road Asset Monetisation
NHAI tightens RFP norms to boost quality, accountability in highway projects
Centre could raise ₹35,000-40,000 crore by moentizing road assets in FY26: Icra
NHAI tightens contract norms to curb delays, boost highway project quality
