Title : CHALLENGES OF QUALITY ASSURANCE IN NATIONAL HIGHWAY PROJECTS BEING EXECUTED ON BOT MODE UNDER DBFOT PATTERN IN INDIA
Authors : S.S. Gaharwar1, Dr. Rajeev Goel2& Dr. R.K. Garg3
Publication : December 19-21, 2013
Volume :
Pages : 851-861
Price : 250
Abstract : India has a large Road Network of approximately 33 Lakh km length. Roads carry 85 % of passenger and 70 % of freight traffic. National Highways (NH) constitute only 2 % of total road network, but carry almost 40 % of the traffic. National Highway Development Project (NHDP) is the world’s largest PPP road development programme. As per the prevailing Govt. Policies, BOT Mode is the preferred Mode of Bidding for NH Projects. In BOT NH Projects, the Concessionaire is responsible for the Design, Procurement, Finance, Construction, Operation and Maintenance of the Project Highway