Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari today said that the Global Navigation Satellite System for toll collection will play a pivotal role, being effective, viable, and environmentally sound. He said this while addressing an International Workshop in New Delhi on Global Navigation Satellite System based electronic toll collection in India. Mr. Gadkari emphasized the moral and economic importance of toll payment, stressing the need for equilibrium in the system through quality services. Mr. Gadkari stressed that an integrated approach is essential along with a behavioral change to ensure a robust system. He warned against the exploitation of the public and suggested creating monthly passes for car owners to ensure smooth toll collection.

Mr. Gadkari expressed concerns over tendencies to circumvent laws and called for a transparent, qualitative, and effective system. He highlighted the necessity of eradicating loopholes in toll collection system. Mr. Gadkari also called for