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The NHAI (National Highways Authority of India), has said that it will develop more than 600 'Wayside Amenities' along the national highways across 22 states. These facilities will be developed along the current and upcoming highways and expressways through every 30-50km, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways said. "The amenities will include numerous facilities for passengers such as Fuel Station, Electric Charging Facilities, Food Court, Retail Shops, ATM, Toilets with shower facility, Children Playing Area, Clinic, Village Haat for local handicrafts etc.," the ministry said in a statement. Out of these, 130 are targeted for development in 2021-22, it said.