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FASTag: The Central Government and NHAI started the FASTag annual pass facility from August 15, 2025, which became popular among 1.4 lakh users on the very first day. This pass, available for Rs 3,000, is valid for one year or 200 toll crossings and will be applicable on non-commercial vehicles. This will end the hassle of frequent recharge, and there will be no deduction of toll fee. This pass gets activated in two hours from the Highway Yatra app and the NHAI website.

FASTag: A decision of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has shown strong power. The annual package of FASTag, which started from August 15, 2025, has been purchased by about 1.4 lakh users on the very first day. It is reported that under the rapidly growing popular scheme of Nitin Gadkari, about 1.4 lakh users have purchased the annual package of Fastag till 7 pm on August 15. This information has been provided by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

Annual package started on 15 August

The Central Government and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) have implemented the facility of Fastag annual pass across the country from August 15, 2025. This facility caught the attention of millions of users on the very first day and by 7 pm, 1.4 lakh people bought the yearly pass. This step takes forward the thinking of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to make the lifestyle of citizens easier through technology.

Big step of NHAI

In a statement issued by NHAI, it has been said that the Fastag annual pass has been implemented at about 1,150 toll plazas across the country. Through this, users traveling on National Highways and Expressways are now getting one year's facility by paying a lump sum. The aim of this move is to relieve the passengers from the hassle of frequent recharge and ensure uninterrupted traffic at toll plazas.

Great success on the first day

According to NHAI, this facility has received a very positive response from the passengers on the very first day. By 7 pm, 1.4 lakh users bought and activated annual passes. NHAI has said that 1.39 lakh transactions were recorded at the toll plaza. 20,000-25,000 users were active on the Highway Yatra app at all times. These figures show that this facility is becoming popular very fast.

Features of annual pass

Fix fee: The price of Fastag Yearly Pass is Rs 3,000.

Validity: This pass will be valid for one year or can be used for up to 200 toll plaza crossings.

Applicable to non-commercial vehicles: This facility is available only for private vehicles that have a valid Fastag.

Activation time: The pass gets activated within two hours after paying the fee through the Highway Yatra app or the NHAI website.

Benefit of zero deduction: Users with annual pass will not be deducted from the toll fee, but they will get information through SMS alerts.

Facilities and arrangements for users

Keeping in mind the problems of the passengers, NHAI has appointed officers and nodal officers at every toll plaza. Apart from this, 1033 National Highway Helpline has been strengthened for grievance redressal. More than 100 new personnel have been added to this helpline, so that the problems of the users can be resolved immediately.

Why is the annual pass special?

With the annual pass of Fastag, passengers will get relief from the hassle of recharging Fastag again and again. Apart from this, there will be an economical option on toll fee in long journeys. Passengers will be able to travel seamlessly and there will be savings in travel time. Ease of living will be promoted through digital facility.

Big relief from annual pass

Fastag annual pass has brought a big relief to the passengers. With a one-time payment of just Rs 3,000, uninterrupted travel will be possible for the whole year or up to 200 toll crossings. The success of the first day proved that this facility is useful and popular for the people. This initiative of the Central Government and NHAI will make toll management more easy and technologically advanced in future.

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