New Delhi - In order to further improve the ease of doing business and enhance quality of construction, NHAI Chairman, Shri Santosh Kumar Yadav led a meeting with the representatives from National Highways Builder Federation (NHBF) to ensure adherence to the highest quality standards during construction of National Highway network to ensure potholes free National Highways.

The need to improve standards in preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) was also highlighted to identify and rectify design gaps and equip project teams to improve plans and mitigate risks. Emphasis was also laid on promoting operational efficiency by removing hurdles and imparting system improvements. These measures will help to establish higher standards of quality and construction to enhance safety and user experience on National Highways.

NHAI is committed to improving ease of doing business and facilitate better working relationship with all its stakeholders. The authority has taken initiatives from time to time to implement suggestions made by the industry bodies and has supported Concessionaires, Contractors and Consultants to enhance quality standards and practices for NHAI projects.