The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has initiated a pilot program in the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Odisha to meticulously oversee construction standards on National Highways by deploying Mobile Quality Control Vans (MQCVs).

The ministry announced that pilot projects have been successfully executed in four states, namely Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Odisha.

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"Tenders for the next phase of MQCVs have already been invited and are expected to be commissioned by June, 2026 reinforcing a simple promise that India’s highways will be built not just faster but also with accountability at its core”, the road ministry says.

The Ministry highlighted that as the country embarks on an ambitious road construction project, there is a noticeable shift in focus towards not only expanding infrastructure networks but also prioritizing top-tier quality, safety, and dependability.

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Mobile Quality Control Vans (MQCVs) will be utilized to promptly assess the quality of current National Highways projects, according to reports. Each mobile unit operates as a dynamic laboratory, complete with a range of non-invasive testing tools.

These tools consist of ultrasonic pulse velocity meters, rebound hammers, asphalt density gauges, and reflectometers, among other equipment. The ministry will distribute the test findings to its field offices, wherein any identified quality deficiencies will prompt the offices to implement necessary corrective measures.

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As the pilot project transitions to its subsequent stage, the ministry is in the process of creating a National Highway Quality Monitoring Portal for the dissemination of test reports conducted by these mobile units via an online platform. The platform offers up-to-the-minute GPS tracking for mobile vans, allowing for transparent supervision and data-informed supervision of quality inspections on National Highways.

"The portal provides real-time GPS tracking of the mobile vans, enabling transparent monitoring and data-driven oversight of quality checks across National Highways'”, it adds.