Norms rejig on cards to draw private players to highways

The government is considering changing the parameters for awarding and implementing highway projects to address the risks faced by concessionaires as well as insulate the Centre.

“The focus is on project implementation to reduce encumbrances. Various steps have already been taken such as acquiring 90% of the land required and getting environment and forest clearances before awarding a project,” Alka Upadhyaya, secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, told ET.