The Indian government has successfully raised an impressive ₹1,42,758 crore through various asset monetization initiatives up to FY25, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari revealed in a written response to the Lok Sabha on Thursday. With a projected ₹30,000 crore targeted for the current fiscal year, the move underscores a strategic push to unlock value from public infrastructure while funding critical development projects.
The monetization drive leverages three key methods: Toll Operate & Transfer (ToT), Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT), and Securitization. Under ToT, road stretches are auctioned to the highest bidder for 15-30 year concessions, exceeding a set reserve price.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has established the National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT), which acquires these stretches and raises funds through bonds and unit sales on the SEBI platform, ensuring competitive valuations. Meanwhile, Securitization allows NHAI to raise long-term finance by leveraging toll revenues from projects like the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway via a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV).
Gadkari also highlighted the Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme, 2025, launched as a pilot in six states and Union Territories since March 2024 and now extended pan-India. As of July 31, 2025, 4,971 accident victims have benefited, receiving up to ₹1.5 lakh in treatment cover per person for up to seven days at designated hospitals. This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to enhancing road safety and healthcare access.
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Additionally, Gadkari shared that as of August 12, 2025, 20,16,32,06 vehicles have been fitted with High Security Registration Plates, bolstering vehicle security. The scrapping of 2,76,990 old vehicles at Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSFs) further supports environmental goals.
These efforts collectively signal a multi-faceted approach to modernize infrastructure, improve safety, and promote sustainability, positioning India for sustained economic growth in the coming years.
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