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Who is Nitin Gadkari?

Nitin Gadkari

About Nitin Gadkari

Who is Nitin Gadkari?

Nitin Gadkari is the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, and a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), representing Nagpur in Lok Sabha.
 
Having assumed office as a Cabinet Minister on June 10, 2024, for the third consecutive term, Gadkari retained his responsibilities overseeing the crucial portfolios of road transport and highways, a role he had effectively managed during the first term of the Modi government.
 
He had also held the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) portfolio in the previous government. He had Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation portfolios in the first term of
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Don't want E20 fuel? Buy 100% petrol, but pay more: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari defended the Centre's ethanol-blending programme, saying motorists who prefer 100 per cent petrol can buy it, but will have to pay more than for ethanol-blended fuel

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Updated On : 15 Jul 2026 | 11:11 AM IST

Nagpur Police file FIR over posts targeting Gadkari amid ethanol row

Nagpur Police have registered an FIR against several social media account holders for allegedly spreading false and defamatory content targeting Gadkari over E20 fuel

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Updated On : 15 Jul 2026 | 9:14 AM IST

E20 petrol impact: What Gadkari said about mileage and engine safety

E20 petrol has sparked questions over mileage and engine performance. Here's what Union Minister Nitin Gadkari had to say about the concerns

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Updated On : 14 Jul 2026 | 11:31 AM IST

Gadkari urges cooperation among Brics nations to shape future of mobility

Common challenges relating to infrastructure financing, congestion, emissions, road safety and last-mile connectivity require collective solutions, he asserted

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Updated On : 11 Jul 2026 | 3:14 PM IST

Technology can help in enhancing road safety, raising awareness: Gadkari

Gadkari says technology and adherence to traffic rules can help reduce road fatalities as Uber unveils new safety features and emergency response initiatives

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Updated On : 30 Jun 2026 | 5:33 PM IST

Nitin Gadkari approves 100% ethanol fuel use to reduce fossil fuel imports

According to the minister, ethanol has the potential to emerge as a viable alternative to petrol, helping India reduce its massive fuel import bill

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Updated On : 14 Jun 2026 | 9:39 AM IST

India's all-weather route to Ladakh: Here's why Zojila Tunnel matters

The tunnel is designed to reduce the time required to cross the Zojila Pass from around three hours to about 20 minutes

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Updated On : 10 Jun 2026 | 4:14 PM IST

Breakthrough achieved in Zojila Tunnel, likely to open for public in 2028

Officials of the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) said the breakthrough is six months ahead of schedule

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Updated On : 09 Jun 2026 | 1:01 PM IST

Govt examining incentives to accelerate flex-fuel vehicle adoption: Puri

Puri asserted that the Flex Fuel Vehicles offer India a practical solution to reduce crude oil imports, strengthen the rural economy through ethanol demand, and advance low-carbon mobility

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Updated On : 04 Jun 2026 | 8:50 AM IST

Boost biofuel production to cut imports, achieve self-reliance: Gadkari

Gadkari said the country requires around 120 lakh tonnes of bitumen annually, while domestic petroleum companies have the capacity to produce about 50 lakh tonnes

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Updated On : 30 May 2026 | 11:27 PM IST

Gadkari calls for JVs with US companies to leverage their new tech

Noting that supply chain is the most important part in logistics, Gadkari said logistics cost in India has come down to single digit helped by rapid expansion of expressways and economic corridors

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Updated On : 21 May 2026 | 2:53 PM IST

Transporters' body announces 3-day 'chakka jam' in NCR over rising levies

AIMTC has called a three-day suspension of commercial vehicle operations in Delhi-NCR over rising levies, fuel costs, and regulatory restrictions

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Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 10:55 PM IST

Explained: Technology behind India's barrier-free toll collection system

New system removes toll barriers using RFID, ANPR and LiDAR sensors, enabling vehicles to pass without stopping while laying groundwork for GNSS and V2X-based tolling

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Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 3:31 PM IST

Delhi to enjoy barrier-free toll plaza; tech to save ₹7K cr a year on ops

MLFF tenders ongoing at 108 plazas, plan to cover 700+ in 2026

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Updated On : 11 May 2026 | 11:38 PM IST

BJP ideology gains Bengal recognition; govt change to spur growth: Gadkari

The BJP secured 207 seats in the 294-member West Bengal assembly in the recently-concluded elections, ending the Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s 15-year rule

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Updated On : 09 May 2026 | 1:28 PM IST

Nitin Gadkari launches India's first barrier-less toll system in Gujarat

The system is expected to significantly reduce travel time, decongest highways, improve fuel efficiency, lower vehicular emissions, and minimise human intervention in toll operations

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Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 3:10 PM IST

Independent agency needed for road construction disputes, says Gadkari

The minister also called out officials within the government who stall files on important projects

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Updated On : 28 Apr 2026 | 11:43 PM IST

Government eyes E85 fuel rollout, but is India ready for the shift?

Reports suggest the government may soon notify E85 fuel rules as India eyes higher ethanol blends, but experts flag gaps in vehicle readiness, infrastructure, pricing, and transition timelines

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Updated On : 22 Apr 2026 | 5:21 PM IST

Toll collection from different sources may reach ₹4 trillion: Nitin Gadkari

Gadkari said toll collections could rise to Rs 3.5-4 trillion annually as India adopts AI-based, barrier-free tolling and expands road infrastructure

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Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 7:58 PM IST

Govt to soon launch grade-based driving licence system, says Gadkari

The government has already increased penalties for traffic violations, but the biggest issue is the enforcement, Gadkari said, adding that there is no fear or respect for the law

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Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 10:38 PM IST