Overview
- The AI ecosystem went live on April 18, 2026 and has processed more than 50,000 queries from about 1,100 NHAI users, with over 40% of queries asking for interpretations of circulars and technical documents.
- Core tools in use include Margsarthi, a chat assistant trained on NHAI circulars, IRC codes and MoRTH norms, and the Technical Schedule Analyzer, which checks DPR Schedule B and C items against standards and flags omissions or inconsistencies.
- NHAI officials say engineers can upload site photographs for the system to identify defects and suggest corrective measures based on cited source documents, and tools such as Kick‑Off and MPR Insights already surface meeting and monthly‑report issues with recommended actions.
- The authority is expanding the platform to ingest drone surveys, Network Survey Vehicle records, geospatial data and automated scans to verify site conditions and produce real‑time alerts, while keeping human officers responsible for final decisions.
- The project began after an August 2025 internal review that found routine document checks were consuming officers’ time, and NHAI plans staged access for consultants and contractors only after safeguards are put in place to prevent misuse.