Govt Unveils 'Apna Ghar' Rest Stops On Highways For Truck Drivers
The Government on Tuesday announced the official launch of 'Apna Ghar', a new initiative aimed at providing safe and affordable rest stops for truck drivers along national highways.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the move is part of a broader effort to reduce road accidents caused by driver fatigue and improve the working conditions of commercial vehicle drivers.
The facilities, now operational across 250 petrol stations across the country, offer basic amenities including air-conditioned rooms, beds, parking spaces, toilets, bathrooms with hot and cold water, food services, and a dedicated area for self-cooking.
हाईवे पर अधिकांश दुर्घटना का कारण चालकों का आराम न करना, नींद का पूरी न होना होता है।राजमार्गों पर एयर-कंडीशन 'अपना घर' उनकी इस समस्या का एक बड़ा समाधान बनकर उभरा है। यहाँ चालकों के लिए भोजन, स्वयं खाना पकाने का स्थान, हौदा-ठंडा/गर्म पानी, शौचालय-स्नान गृह, पार्किंग और बेड आदि… pic.twitter.com/V5FQVfJ3iW
— Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) July 1, 2025
The Union Minister announced the initiative in a tweet on Tuesday, saying: 'The reason for most accidents on highways is the drivers not getting enough rest and sleep."
'Air-conditioned 'Apna Ghar' on highways has emerged as a big solution to their problem. Here there is complete arrangement for food, self-cooking place, howdah-cold/hot water, toilet-bath room, parking and bed etc. for the drivers."
'Rs 112 Per Night'
'To rest at their own home, drivers will have to pay only ₹112 (for 8 hours). They will get this facility free of cost if they fill 50 liters+ of diesel in their trucks," Puri said.
'Those who drive the country's economy will no longer remain lying on the roadside. Drivers can make this booking through the mobile app/directly by reaching 'Apna Ghar'."
The rest houses can be booked through a mobile application or accessed directly on arrival, offering flexibility for long-haul drivers.
The project is being rolled out in phases, with the initial set of facilities located along key freight corridors. These include prominent highways such as the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, chosen for their high volume of truck traffic.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has reported that driver fatigue is one of the major causes of accidents involving commercial vehicles.
Apna Ghar is intended to offer a practical and scalable solution to this issue.
Officials say more locations will be added in the coming months, and data from the pilot sites will be used to refine services and determine additional needs.
These facilities were developed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and are operated by the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL).
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