# MoRTH pushes for an intelligent and clean construction

- Published: 2026-09-21T14:32:23.990Z
- Updated: 2026-09-21T14:32:23.990Z
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- Topics: Crime, law and justice, Science and technology
- Involves: 50% reduction in interest on the portion of mobilisation advance used to purchase eligible electric, hydrogen or biofuel-powered construction machinery, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Vahan database, digital monitoring requirements for construction work, financial incentive to encourage highway developers to use alternative fuel-based and technology-enabled intelligent construction equipment, interest rate for mobilisation advance (average one-year MCLR of the top five scheduled commercial banks plus 1.25 percentage points), mobilisation advance of up to 10% of the Total Project Cost, qualification conditions for interest relief requiring purchase and registration of new eligible equipment after project award within 90 days of the appointed date, requirement that automated systems on paving and compacting equipment record location, elevation, speed, number of passes, vibration status and asphalt surface temperature, revised HAM Model Concession Agreement

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- 2026-09-21T14:32:23.990Z - Hindustan Times: [MoRTH pushes for an intelligent and clean construction](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/morth-pushes-for-an-intelligent-and-clean-construction-101789999963656.html)

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