Page 13 - Latest Updates on Nitin Gadkari
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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
Sugarcane-ethanol policy: Solution will be found after April, says Gadkari
India will one day become an exporter of energy and there was a need to develop agriculture for this to happen, he said, speaking at the International Sugarcane Conference
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Indian Oil Corp to open 300 ethanol fuel stations, says Nitin Gadkari
India, the world's third-biggest oil importer and consumer, is keen to cut its carbon footprint to meet its 2070 net-zero carbon goal
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Govt's mission is to be world's top automobile manufacturing hub: Gadkari
Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a USD 5 trillion economy and a self-reliant India, Gadkari said, "We are looking at the auto sector to become a Rs 25 lakh crore industry."
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Centre allocates Rs 1,782 cr for strategic road project in Arunachal
The Centre has sanctioned Rs 1,782 crore for construction of a strategic road project in Arunachal Pradesh, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday
Gadkari raises concerns over 'poor quality DPRs' for highway construction
'In the last 10 years, no good work had been done in preparation of DPRs... I am worried about the poor quality of DPRs prepared by consultants,' the road transport and highways minister said
Govt sanctions Rs 1,170 crore for road projects in Ladakh: Gadkari
Union minister Nitin Gadkari said the government has sanctioned Rs 1,170.16 crore for 29 roads projects in Ladakh.
Year ender 2023: Top auto launches of the year and what to expect in 2024
In 2023, Maruti Suzuki launched the Baleno-based crossover, Fronx, Brezza's facelift, and an all-new Grand Vitara in the SUV space and grabbed more than 50% share of the segment
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Increasing exports, reducing imports new way ahead for patriotism: Gadkari
Addressing the 'Sagar Manthan 2.0' event organised by weekly magazine 'Panchjanya', the Union Minister also said stopping the import of petrol and diesel was linked to arresting terrorism in the world
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Link road to Mopa airport to be completed by April: Gadkari in Goa
The Union minister reviewed the appointment of a consultant for a 'Ring Road' to curb congestion on the Goa stretch of the Mumbai-Kanyakumari and Goa-Hyderabad highways, he said
EV sales likely to reach 10 mn annually by 2030, create 50 mn jobs: Gadkari
Gadkari asserted that India has the potential to become number 1 EV maker in the world and the government is committed to making India a self-reliant country in clean energy
No tolled highway with capital cost fully recovered, says Gadkari
The government on Thursday said there are no tolled national highways in the country that have completely recovered the capital cost