Opening a petrol pump, food court, or business on the highway is now easy, with everything being done online..

National Highway NOC Portal: If you travel on the country's national highways, there's good news for you. The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has launched an upgraded version of the Highway Entry Portal. Now, there's no need to visit multiple offices to obtain petrol pumps, food courts, road permits, or other necessary approvals on national highways. Inaugurating the portal, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the digital platform will make the application process faster, transparent, and easier.

These people will benefit.

This portal has been created for all individuals and organizations who require No Objection Certificates (NOCs) and other permissions related to national highways. This includes citizens, private companies, and government departments. If you're considering setting up a petrol pump or opening a food court along a highway, you'll need to: Additionally, plans are underway to build connecting roads and rest areas. Now, by applying online for all these processes on a single platform, all hassles will be resolved.

Approval will be received in one click.

Through this portal, telecom companies can also apply for laying optical fiber cables, laying water and gas pipelines, and installing power lines. Previously, these required visiting various departments to submit documents. Now, applicants can check the status of their applications online and receive a response within the stipulated timeframe.

Everyone will benefit

From small and large businesses to state government projects, everyone will benefit. Small businesses, logistics, and infrastructure companies opening facilities along highways will now be able to invest more quickly. The online portal will not only speed up the process but also reduce unnecessary travel and time wastage.

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