Page 13 - Latest Updates on Nitin Gadkari
Govt approves Rs 6,728 cr for 8 stretches on Frontier Highway in Arunachal
The Frontier Highway construction is expected to curb migration, encourage reverse habitation towards Arunachal Pradesh's border regions, Gadkari added
 "Govt approves Rs 6,728 cr for 8 stretches on Frontier Highway in Arunachal")
U'khand CM Dhami thanks Gadkari for approval of four-lane Kotdwar Bypass
According to the CMO, the Chief Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Devbhoomi Uttarakhand is setting new dimensions in the field of road connectivity
 "U'khand CM Dhami thanks Gadkari for approval of four-lane Kotdwar Bypass")
Govt to soon introduce GPS-based highway toll collection system: Gadkari
Although there is considerable improvement in waiting time at certain locations, especially near cities, in densely-populated towns, there are still some delays at toll plazas during peak hours
 "Govt to soon introduce GPS-based highway toll collection system: Gadkari")
Gadkari launches 28 national highway projects worth Rs 6,600 cr in Odisha
During the event, Gadkari highlighted the significant progress in national highway development in Odisha since 2014
 "Gadkari launches 28 national highway projects worth Rs 6,600 cr in Odisha")
Road ministry revises RFP document to include 'deemed approval' provision
The circular said approval or comments shall be communicated by the client to the consultant within the time period
 "Road ministry revises RFP document to include 'deemed approval' provision")
PM GatiShakti: Five road, railway infra projects recommended for approval
Five infrastructure projects of roads and railways have been recommended for approval under the PM GatiShakti initiative, the commerce and industry ministry said on Friday
 "PM GatiShakti: Five road, railway infra projects recommended for approval")
Trying to complete Chennai-Bengaluru greenfield expressway by Dec: Gadkari
Gadkari said he had also spoken to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and conveyed to him the problems faced by the NHAI in the construction of highways in the state
 "Trying to complete Chennai-Bengaluru greenfield expressway by Dec: Gadkari")
Nitin Gadkari approves Rs 3,890.45 cr for NH-913 construction in Arunachal
The Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways has approved the construction of the Frontier Highway in three sections spanning a total of 202.14 km
 "Nitin Gadkari approves Rs 3,890.45 cr for NH-913 construction in Arunachal")
Gadkari inaugurates 3 road overbridges in Lakhimpur Kheri to reduce traffic
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday inaugurated three road overbridges in Lakhimpur Kheri through video-conferencing and said this will ease traffic congestion and add to the convenience of people.
 "Gadkari inaugurates 3 road overbridges in Lakhimpur Kheri to reduce traffic")
Jammu-Srinagar national highway remains closes, 400 vehicles stranded
The arterial Jammu-Srinagar national highway remained closed for the second day on Friday due to landslip at various places
 "Jammu-Srinagar national highway remains closes, 400 vehicles stranded")
This budget will take India closer to being third-largest economy: Gadkari
Last year in December, Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to make India the third-largest economy in the world in his third consecutive term
Disability sector can contribute $1 trn to economy by 2047, says expert
India can be a leader in this sector. My proposal was well received in New Delhi, Desai said, referring to his conversations with the top leadership in India, says Pranav Desai
 "Disability sector can contribute $1 trn to economy by 2047, says expert")
Nitin Gadkari proposes use of non-functional coal mines in Vidarbha
He also pitched for the use of non-viable coal blocks and low-quality ones under WCL areas for coal gasification
 "Nitin Gadkari proposes use of non-functional coal mines in Vidarbha")
Govt to adopt qualitative tendering process instead of L1 system: Gadkari
The move is aimed at improving the quality of various infrastructure-related works in the country, the minister said at an event organised by the International Road Federation (IRF)
PM Modi to lay foundation stones of 8 AMRUT projects in Maharashtra today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of several development projects in Maharashtra's Solapur on Friday, according to an official release
 "PM Modi to lay foundation stones of 8 AMRUT projects in Maharashtra today")
Govt may support initiatives to retrofit old vehicles into EVs: Report
The government may look for providing incentives or supporting initiatives to retrofit old vehicles into electric vehicles instead of scrapping them, a report said on Thursday
 "Govt may support initiatives to retrofit old vehicles into EVs: Report")
Committed to enhance eye care infrastructure across nation: Nitin Gadkari
Sharp Sight Eye Hospital's new facility is spread across 45,000 square feet hospital and can serve over 1000 patients daily in its Outpatient Department (OPD)
 "Committed to enhance eye care infrastructure across nation: Nitin Gadkari")
Road safety topmost priority, will reduce accident deaths by 50%: Gadkari
The road transport and highways minister said as per a report, there were 4.6 lakh road accidents, 1.68 lakh deaths and 4 lakh serious injuries in 2022
Nitin Gadkari targets 50% reduction in road accident deaths by 2030
The latest report on road accidents 2022 reported 460,000 accidents, 168,000 deaths, and around 400,000 serious injuries. Around 60% of deaths occurred among the age group of 18 to 35 years
Ram temple movement was a campaign to ensure justice with all: Gadkari
The Ram Janmabhoomi movement was not just about a temple, said Gadkari. These efforts were to give back pride and respect to India's history, culture and heritage, he said