Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday directed NHAI to ensure deployment of best technology for success of FASTag project.
The directions were issued in course of review of the project by Road Transport, Highways and MSME Minister Gadkari. From December 1, toll payments will be made only via FASTag under the National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) programme, the flagship initiative of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
FASTag is a radio-frequency identification tag, affixed on vehicle’s windscreen, which enables automatic deduction of toll charges from prepaid account linked to it without stopping for cash transaction. The programme is being implemented pan-India to remove bottlenecks and ensure seamless movement of traffic.
