NHAI Launches OneTag FASTag Portability on Rajmargyatra App
The National Highways Authority of India has introduced the 'OneTag' FASTag portability service on the Rajmargyatra mobile application. Developed jointly by IHMCL and NPCI, the initiative allows users to switch their issuer banks without replacing the physical windshield sticker.
What happened
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has rolled out the 'OneTag' FASTag portability service on its official Rajmargyatra mobile application. The service was officially launched by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari at the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai. This initiative is jointly developed by the Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL) and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
OneTag allows vehicle owners to change their FASTag issuer bank without removing or replacing the physical RFID sticker affixed to the vehicle's windshield. After successful portability, the existing FASTag ID linked to the Vehicle Registration Number remains unchanged. Users can check their eligibility on the Rajmargyatra app, authenticate their identity via a six-digit Mobile Verification Code sent by the current issuer bank, and complete onboarding with a new issuer bank.
Important dates
| Service Launch Date | 17 September 2026 |
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📌 Static GK links
- NHAI Chairman: Santosh Kumar Yadav
- NPCI MD & CEO: Dilip Asbe
- NPCI Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
- NPCI Establishment Date: 19 December 2008
What candidates should do
- Note down the developing organizations (IHMCL and NPCI) for questions related to digital payment systems and toll collection.
- Memorize key static GK details such as the NHAI Chairman, NPCI MD & CEO, and NPCI headquarters.
- Understand the core functionality of OneTag, including the six-digit Mobile Verification Code and the 6-month cooling period.
PrepZen analysis
The introduction of OneTag FASTag portability addresses long-standing user grievances regarding the hassle of physically replacing windshield stickers when switching banks. By integrating this service into the Rajmargyatra app, NHAI leverages existing digital infrastructure managed by IHMCL and NPCI to streamline highway toll payments. For banking, SSC, and regulatory exam aspirants, this development highlights ongoing interoperability enhancements in retail payments and electronic toll collection under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
Practice questions
Q1. Which mobile application hosts the newly launched 'OneTag' FASTag portability service?
Q2. Which organizations jointly developed the OneTag initiative?
Q3. What is the cooling period required before an interoperable FASTag ported under the OneTag facility can be ported again?
A six-digit Mobile Verification Code verifies user identity during the switch.
The initiative is developed collaboratively by IHMCL and NPCI.
🎯 Key Point: NHAI launched OneTag portability service on the Rajmargyatra mobile application.
FAQs
What is OneTag FASTag portability?
OneTag is a service that allows FASTag users to change their issuer bank without removing or replacing the physical RFID FASTag sticker on their vehicle's windshield.
How is user identity verified during the OneTag switch?
The current issuer bank sends a six-digit Mobile Verification Code (MVC) to authenticate user identity and authorization during the switch.
What is the cooling period for porting a FASTag using OneTag?
A FASTag ported under this facility has a 6-month cooling period before it can be ported again.
Who serves as the Chairman of NHAI?
Santosh Kumar Yadav serves as the Chairman of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
Sources and references
- teachingpariksha.com (blog.teachingpariksha.com)
- livemint.com (www.livemint.com)
- indianexpress.com (indianexpress.com)
- ihmcl.co.in (ihmcl.co.in)
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Practice Quiz — 19 October 2026
Q1. Who has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Nepal, succeeding Naveen Srivastava?
Q2. Whom has Fairfax Financial proposed as the new Chairman of IDBI Bank while retaining Rakesh Sharma as MD & CEO?
Q3. Who became the first woman officer from a non-medical branch of the Indian Defence Forces to achieve the two-star rank of Air Vice Marshal?
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the 'OneTag' service: 1. It enables FASTag users to change issuer banks without replacing the sticker. 2. It was launched by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari at the Global Fintech Fest. 3. It uses an eight-digit verification code for customer consent. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q5. Which of the following proposed locations for University Townships is incorrectly matched with its state?
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