Government and HTOA launches web portal for online approvals of movement of heavy equipments

NEW DELHI - Jan. 8, 2015 - PRLog -- January 6, 2015, New Delhi: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India in association with Hydraulic Trailer Owner Association (HTOA), today announced the launch of Web Portal for Online Approval of movement of Over Dimensional & Over Weight Cargo by Modular Hydraulics. The chief guest of the event Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Shipping, inaugurated the portal. The event was further graced by Guest of Honor, Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for New & Renewable Energy, Power and Coal and Shri Vijay Chhibber, Secretary-Road Transport & Highways.

The launch was followed by a full day seminar on Heavy Transport in India: Entering a New Era through Digitalization which included sessions such as Modular Hydraulic Trailer – A must to achieve ‘Make in India’ vision getting true, Global transports technologies – A boon for road safety and road map of data collected through web portal for future infrastructure planning.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Shipping, Government of India, said “The government will strive to amend the 1988 Motor Vehicles Act in Budget session of Parliament to make Indian roads safer and efficient.A total of 108 e-toll stations are operational across the country. By next year, a total of 350 e-tolls will facilitate easy movement of passengers and goods.Fast movement of over-dimensional and over-weight cargo across the country will contribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Make in India initiative. New technologies, innovations and transparent procedures in the transport sector are a must for the Make in India project to succeed.”

“The Modi government is taking concrete steps towards ease of doing business while creating a level playing field for all and eliminating corruption.Delays in movement of power equipment can have national ramifications.Rapid industrialization is needed in India for creating new employment opportunities and overall prosperity.” said Mr. Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for New & Renewable Energy, Power and Coal, Government of India.

Mr Manish Kataria, Chairman, HTOA, further added “We would like to thank the Ministry for undertaking this landmark initiative which will help in improving the movement of OD/OWC on hydraulic axle trailer and will expedite transit time of such vehicles. This is a testimony of the fact that the ministry is extremely bullish to promote seamless movement of cargo for projects. The online facility will act as single window permission from origin to destination and portal shall be accessible to State Authorities as well to avoid any lapses.”

The online facility is a step towards laying a road map for future road infrastructure planning in the Nation. It will promote economical, timely & safer multi modal transport in due course of time.

About HTOA:

HTOA was formed in the year 2007 and has been successful in representing the members through its Office Bearers and Board Members at various Govt. authorities and clients to address the problems and serve the nation. The Association is a nonprofit making body and works for benefit of the members and in the interest of public with total commitment to work in the professional and most efficient manner.

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