Ministry of Road Transport & Highways

An apex organisation under the Central Government, is entrusted with the task of formulating and administering, in consultation with other Central Ministries/Departments, State Governments/UT Administrations, organisations and individuals, policies for Road Transport, National Highways and Transport Research with a view to increasing the mobility and efficiency of the road transport system in the country.

The Ministry has two wings: Roads wing and Transport wing

Planning, development and maintenance of National Highways in the country.
Extends technical and financial support to State Governments for the development of state roads and the roads of inter-state connectivity and economic importance.
Evolves standard specifications for roads and bridges in the country.
Serves as a repository of technical knowledge on roads and bridges.

Motor Vehicle legislation
Administration of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
Taxation of motor vehicles
Compulsory insurance of motor vehicles
Administration of the Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950
And promotion of Transport co-operatives in the field of motor transport.
Evolves road safety standards in the form of a National Policy on Road Safety and by preparing and implementing the Annual Road Safety Plan.
Collects, compiles and analyses road accident statistics and takes steps for developing a Road Safety Culture in the country by involving the members of public and organising various awareness campaigns.
Provides grants-in-aid to Non-Governmental Organisations in accordance with the laid down guidelines.

Minsters in the Ministry

C. P. Joshi
Cabinet Minister
- Kunwar Jitin Prasad
  Minister of State
- Chaudhari Tusharbhai Amrasinhbhai
  Minister of State