The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has launched the ‘Apna Ghar’ initiative to provide hygienic and affordable resting facilities for truck drivers along national highways.

Operated by public sector oil marketing companies, these rest houses aim to improve driver welfare, reduce fatigue, and enhance road safety during long-haul journeys.

Key Points:

• As of July 1, 2025, 368 ‘Apna Ghar’ rest houses with 4,611 beds have been established at fuel stations on highways.
• Facilities are priced at Rs.112 for an eight-hour stay, with over 16,500 bookings recorded in June 2025, marking a fivefold increase from earlier months.
• Amenities include dormitories, clean toilets and showers, self-cooking and dining zones, restaurants, purified drinking water, safe parking, and app-based booking.
• A promotional scheme in June offered free dormitory stays for drivers purchasing 50 litres of diesel at participating outlets.
• The government plans to expand the initiative to 1,000 large fuel outlets across national highways by March 2027.