Apna Ghar Initiative Latest News
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas recently launched an ambitious initiative named ‘Apna Ghar’ aimed at improving truckers’ long-haul journeys across the country.
About Apna Ghar Initiative
- It is an initiative of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India.
- It aims to provide comfortable and hygienic resting spaces for truckers across major highways in the country.
- As of July 1, 2025, a total of 368 ‘Apna Ghar’ units with 4,611 beds have been set up by Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) at retail fuel outlets along national and state highways.Â
- The facilities at ‘Apna Ghar’ include:
- Dormitories (10-30) beds
- Restaurants/Dhabas
- Self-cooking areas
- Clean toilets
- Dedicated bathing areas (Houdas)
- Purified drinking water facilities
- Other Features:Â
- Tech Integration: ‘Apna Ghar’ mobile application introduced for reservations, reviews, and driver interaction.
- Public-Private Execution: Developed and overseen by OMCs at retail fuel outlets.
- User-Focused Design: Tailored to the requirements of truckers, guided by their feedback and insights from mobile app data analysis.
Source: PIB
Last updated on August, 2026
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