In order to identify road defects, including potholes and cracks on road surfaces, the National Highways Authority of India will deploy advanced sensors and data acquisition systems across 23 States, covering a distance of over 20,000 km in order to take corrective action.

The move is being undertaken to improve the riding experience of commuters, a statement by the NHAI said.

The data collected by the Central government agency in-charge of developing and maintaining National Highways will help with the inventory of roads and the condition of their paving in order to make decisions on maintenance, asset management, infrastructure planning, and improving the safety and efficiency of the country’s National Highways network across the country.

The exercise will involve deploying vehicles e

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