NHAI Signs MoU with SSNNL to Simplify Approval Framework for National Highway

To strengthen inter-agency coordination and expedite infrastructure development, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited (SSNNL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a simplified and time-bound framework for granting approvals for National Highway, canal and pipeline crossings across the State of Gujarat.

The MoU aims to strengthen inter-departmental coordination, facilitate faster approvals and ensure seamless execution of National Highway and Irrigation infrastructure projects. The MoU was signed by Regional Officer-Gandhinagar, NHAI and Chief Engineer (QC, Tech. & CPC), SSNNL in presence of Directors from SSNNL and other officials at Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

A key feature of the MoU is mutual waiver of various fees, charges and other levies by NHAI and SSNNL for all National Highway, canal and pipeline crossings covered under the agreement. This provision will help in reducing project costs, eliminate avoidable procedural bottlenecks and optimize the utilization of public funds to accelerate the pace of infrastructure development.(UPDATED ON 22ND SEPTEMBER 2026)