Gadkari launches Humsafar Policy to provide essential facilities on national highways

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday launched the 'Humsafar Policy' to provide essential facilities like clean toilets and baby care rooms along the country's national highways network.

The Humsafar Policy will see the introduction of facilities, such as clean toilets, baby care rooms, provisions for wheelchairs, EV charging stations, parking spaces, and dormitory services at fuel stations, according to a statement.

The policy will also offer a convenient, safe, and enjoyable experience for highway users while empowering entrepreneurs, generating jobs, and enhancing livelihoods for service providers, the statement said.

Addressing the launch ceremony, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Gadkari said the Humsafar brand will become synonymous with utmost safety and comfort for travellers and drivers along the nation's world-class highway network.

"If one is collecting the toll, then one has to ensure the safety and comfort of travellers," Gadkari said.

He also emphasised the need to deliver high-quality and standardised services across the national highways.

Gadkari said local marginal sections of the society will benefit from this initiative.

He underscored that this scheme will help the facilitation of a smooth, safe and pleasant journey for users.