Question : WEB PORTAL FOR SAFER NATIONWIDE FREIGHT



(a) whether the survey of roads/bridges/flyovers is being conducted by the Government for the smooth movement of transport;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has launched web portal for safer and quick movement of freight;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the other steps taken/being taken by the Government for safer and quick transportation of cargo to achieve Make in India vision?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a) & (b) The Ministry has decided to take up condition survey of Bridges/ Flyovers on regular basis. This condition survey will help to decide permissible gross vehicles weight of single unit consignment loaded on Hydraulic Trailers.

(c) to (e) The Ministry has launched a web portal for online permission for movement of Hydraulic Trailers carrying Over Weight /Over Dimension Consignment on National Highway for their hassle free movement.