Page 10 - Latest Updates on Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari backs 51% stake to foreign partners in JV tunnel projects
Nitin Gadkari supported allowing foreign partners to hold up to 51% in tunnel projects, aiming to attract serious bidders and emphasised cost-effective, sustainable solutions
 "Nitin Gadkari backs 51% stake to foreign partners in JV tunnel projects")
Nitin Gadkari wants states to pitch for GST cut on flex-fuel vehicles
'Biofuel share will be 50% of fossil fuels in 5 yrs'
 "Nitin Gadkari wants states to pitch for GST cut on flex-fuel vehicles")
Nitin Gadkari asks state FM's to reduce GST on flex-fuel vehicles to 12%
Gadkari also said there is a need to reduce imports of fossil fuels and encourage the use of biofuel
 "Nitin Gadkari asks state FM's to reduce GST on flex-fuel vehicles to 12%")
Credible media key for democracy's qualitative transformation: Gadkari
Addressing an event here, Gadkari said every politician expects media support, but the media should support what is good for democracy and the country
 "Credible media key for democracy's qualitative transformation: Gadkari")
Road accidents claim more lives than wars, militancy, Naxalism: Gadkari
According to Gadkari, India accounts for 500,000 accidents and 150,000 deaths annually, while 300,000 people are injured
Nitin Gadkari assures expedited construction of Telangana-AP iconic bridge
The Rs 1,082.56 crore-bridge, connecting Somashila in Telangana and Sangameshwar in Andhra Pradesh, has been pending for two years due to various reasons
 "Nitin Gadkari assures expedited construction of Telangana-AP iconic bridge")
UP govt assures Centre of timely resolution of issues in NH projects
Adityanath also placed a list of requirements related to national highways in the state before Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari
 "UP govt assures Centre of timely resolution of issues in NH projects")
Logistics cost will be below 9% of GDP by April next year, says Gadkari
However, according to quick estimates of economic think tank National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), the logistics cost in India ranged from 7.8 per cent to 8.9 per cent of GDP
 "Logistics cost will be below 9% of GDP by April next year, says Gadkari")
Govt to allow 35% bio-bitumen mixing, saving Rs 10,000 cr in forex outflows
Gadkari said Indian Oil Corporation has a project in Panipat for making one lakh litres of ethanol per day from rice straw apart from 150 tonnes of bio-bitumen per day
 "Govt to allow 35% bio-bitumen mixing, saving Rs 10,000 cr in forex outflows")
Projects worth Rs 3 trn to be awarded by road ministry in 3 months: Gadkari
Gadkari noted that the road ministry has a lot of road projects in the pipeline, and raising funds for the projects will not be a problem, as NHAI has a very good reputation in the capital market
Abolish tax on life, health insurance premiums: Gadkari writes to FM
Gadkari said in his letter that he is writing to the finance minister following a memorandum from the Nagpur Divisional Life Insurance Corporation Employees Union
 "Abolish tax on life, health insurance premiums: Gadkari writes to FM")
Please remove GST on life, medical insurance premiums: Nitin Gadkari to FM
In a letter addressed to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Nitin Gadkari requested the removal of 18 per cent GST on life and medical insurance premiums.
NHAI not facing financial crises, pre-paid Rs 15,700 cr bank loan: Gadkari
NHAI's debt stands at Rs 3.35 lakh crore
CM Naidu demands announcement of BPCL refinery for Andhra in Budget
In his meeting with Nitin Gadkari, Naidu sought support for construction of the Outer Ring Road project in Amaravati, widening of the Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway and support for other road projects
 "CM Naidu demands announcement of BPCL refinery for Andhra in Budget")
CM Naidu scheduled to meet PM Modi, likely to discuss funds for Amaravati
Sources in the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) underlined that it was Naidu's first visit to the national capital after taking oath as the Andhra chief minister last month
 "CM Naidu scheduled to meet PM Modi, likely to discuss funds for Amaravati")
Cong MP Gaurav Gogoi urges Gadkari to complete work on highway in Jorhat
The Congress MP said the Teok-Sivasagar highway is an important road in the Jorhat region, critical for boosting connectivity
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Siddaramaiah to meet PM Modi on June 29 during 3-day visit to Delhi
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has convened a meeting of MPs and Union Ministers elected from the state in the national capital
 "Siddaramaiah to meet PM Modi on June 29 during 3-day visit to Delhi")
Nitin Gadkari asks industries to establish skill development institutes
Addressing the CII-Industry Academia Conclave in Nagpur, Nitin Gadkari emphasised the need for collaboration between industry and academia to develop skilled manpower
NHAI to start work on Rs 4,000-cr Chattergala tunnel in J-K: Nitin Gadkari
Now, it has been decided that the NHAI will undertake construction of the new national highway from Lakhanpur to Basohli-Bani to Bhaderwah-Doda
Tata Punch and Nexon score perfect 5 in first BNCAP EV crash test
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has introduced an indigenous star-rating system for crash-testing cars
 "Tata Punch and Nexon score perfect 5 in first BNCAP EV crash test")