Which one among the following statements about National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is not correct ?
NHAI collects fees on the National Highway.
NHAI conducts training of Highway Engineers at entry level and in-service.
NHAI provides consultancy and construction services in India and abroad.
NHAI regulates and controls the plying of vehicles for its proper management.
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2023
– A) NHAI is authorized to collect fees (tolls) on National Highways. This is correct.
– B) NHAI is involved in research and development, including training of personnel related to highway engineering. This is correct.
– C) NHAI provides technical and consultancy support, including potential services outside India, although its main focus is domestic. This function is within its broader scope or potential activities.
– D) The regulation and control of the plying of vehicles, including traffic rules, speed limits, and enforcement, falls primarily under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, state transport departments, and police authorities, not NHAI. NHAI focuses on the infrastructure itself.