National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will introduce AI Powered Dashcam Monitoring System for operations and management on around 40 thousand kilometres of the National Highway network. The Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways informed that the initiative leverages AI and Machine Learning (ML) to enhance the use of high-tech, data-driven Operations and Maintenance for the National Highways and Expressways across the country. The project aims to enhance remote tracking and road condition assessments using high-resolution imagery and video data. Specialized dashboard cameras will be mounted on Route Patrol Vehicles (RPVs) to conduct weekly surveys on all the stretches comprehensively. The Ministry highlighted that the adopted method will also cover Road Furniture, incorporating Real-time identification of damaged or faded lane markings, crash barriers and non-functional streetlights.

The Ministry informed that five zones have been strategically created across the country to ensure systematic data monitoring. It said, a specialized IT platform featuring dedicated modules for data management, AI analytics and interactive visualization dashboards will be developed dedicatedly for this purpose. It added that the solution also allows side-by-side comparisons of road conditions over time, enabling the NHAI to precisely track maintenance progress and repair efficiently. The Ministry further noted that the AI-generated results will also be integrated into the central NHAI Data Lake platform for seamless monitoring and ensuring timely rectification of defects.