The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is a government ministry responsible for the development, maintenance, and regulation of roads, national highways, and transportation in India. It was established in 1999 and is based in New Delhi. The Ministry is responsible for the implementation of policies and programs related to the road transportation sector in India, including the development and maintenance of roads, national highways, and other transport infrastructure. It also oversees the implementation of various transportation-related laws and regulations, such as the Motor Vehicles Act and the National Highways Act. The Ministry also provides financial support to state governments for the development and maintenance of road infrastructure, and it coordinates with other government agencies and private sector organizations to promote the growth of the road transportation sector in India.

VRC Constructions is a construction company that provides a range of services, including highway construction. The company specializes in the design and construction of highways, bridges, and other transport infrastructure. As a highway construction company, VRC Constructions have expertise in a range of areas, including site preparation, excavation, embankment construction, asphalt paving, and the construction of structures such as bridges and culverts.

The development of the Tallewal-Barnala section of NH-71 (New NH-703) to a four-lane road with paved shoulders is a highway improvement project. The project involves upgrading the existing road from km 114.000 to km 136.070, including the construction of a Barnala bypass from km 136.070 of NH-71 to km 149.000 of NH-64 in the state of Punjab. The project is being executed under the National Highways Development Project (NHDP) IV on an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) mode. The project would likely involve a range of activities including site preparation, excavation, construction of embankments, installation of drainage systems, asphalt paving, and the construction of structures such as bridges and culverts.