Highway maintenance in Goa is set to become more efficient and transparent with the launch of a new mobile application by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).
The Goa Public Works Department (PWD) has been directed to onboard the system, which officially went live on July 21, enabling central officials to directly monitor repairs and upkeep during the defect liability period.
The new MoRTH app is specifically designed to strengthen oversight of Goa highway repairs and maintenance. It allows central and state officials to track contractors through automated reports, geo-fencing, and a real-time dashboard. By digitizing defect rectification updates and standardizing inspection processes, the platform ensures quality control, timely delivery, and accountability.
This initiative comes after massive infrastructure investments in the state. Over ₹14,000 crore has been sanctioned in recent years for national highway expansion in Goa, with an additional ₹3,000 to ₹4,000 crore approved recently.
With such high-value projects, MoRTH wants to guarantee that highway maintenance in Goa is carried out effectively to protect long-term road quality and public investment.
Officials explained that the app will manage timelines, impose penalties for delays, and improve communication between on-ground teams and monitoring officers. A dedicated WhatsApp group has also been created for faster coordination, enabling quick resolution of issues.
The new platform works alongside existing digital tools like the ‘NHAI One’ app, which tracks ongoing project progress, and the citizen-centric ‘Rajmargyatra’ app, which provides highway users with details on toll plazas, petrol pumps, EV charging stations, hospitals, and weather updates.
While those apps are outward-facing, the new MoRTH highway monitoring app focuses on internal quality control for maintenance contracts and post-construction defect management.
The ministry expects to streamline highway repair quality tracking in Goa and ensure smoother, safer roads for commuters across the state.
