Shillong, Dec. 10: The Centre for Efficient Governance (CEG) has issued a statement highlighting the corrected toll revenue figures recently furnished by the NHAI Project Implementation Unit (PIU), Shillong, following an RTI petition. According to the revised data, Meghalaya generated a total toll collection of ₹96.05 crore for the financial year 2024–25, a figure significantly higher than earlier reported.

CEG noted that while the updated figures now offer clarity on toll revenue from the state, they also underscore a glaring concern: despite more than a decade of toll operations on national highways in Meghalaya, the state still has no functional Wayside Amenities (WSAs)—facilities mandated to provide essential services such as rest areas, clean toilets, parking bays, fuel stations, and emergency support to commuters.

The organisation stated that the absence of WSAs raises serious questions about the utilisation of toll collections and the fulfilment of NHAI’s service obligations toward highway users. It further stressed that the lack of such facilities continues to inconvenience travellers and commercial vehicle operators who depend heavily on NH-6 and NH-40, two of the busiest routes in the region.

CEG has urged NHAI to prioritise the establishment of Wayside Amenities in Meghalaya and ensure that the revenue collected from the public is matched with visible improvements in safety, convenience, and infrastructure standards. The organisation added that it will continue monitoring the implementation of highway services and transparency in toll operations across the state.