Page 15 - Latest Updates on Nitin Gadkari
Discussed ban on ethanol from sugarcane juice with Gadkari: Ajit Pawar
"Since this issue is at the Central level, we will have to visit Delhi and meet Union Minister Amit Shah and the others concerned. And we will be meeting them soon," Pawar said
 "Discussed ban on ethanol from sugarcane juice with Gadkari: Ajit Pawar")
Govt makes air-conditioned truck cabin for drivers mandatory from Oct 2025
In July, Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said the draft notification to mandate the installation of air-conditioning systems in the cabins of trucks has been approved
 "Govt makes air-conditioned truck cabin for drivers mandatory from Oct 2025")
10,000 fuel stations now offering EV charging facilities across the country
The government has mandated that all petrol pumps set up after 2019 must have one alternate energy supply besides petrol and diesel. The alternate fuel could be CNG, biogas, or EV charging facility
 "10,000 fuel stations now offering EV charging facilities across the country")
Speed limit on Yamuna E-way to be reduced to 75 kmph next week; here's why
While light motor vehicles like two-wheelers and cars will be allowed 75 kmph, the speed limit for heavy vehicles like trucks and buses will be 60 kmph
 "Speed limit on Yamuna E-way to be reduced to 75 kmph next week; here's why")
Per-acre expenditure cost of wheat, rice should be reduced: Nitin Gadkari
"In our country, the per-acre expenditure is more. So firstly, we need to reduce our per-acre expenditure cost," Gadkari said while addressing the Millionaire Farmer of India Awards 2023
 "Per-acre expenditure cost of wheat, rice should be reduced: Nitin Gadkari")
Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase I total expenditure at Rs 4.10 trn: Gadkari
In 2017, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved BPP-I entailing development of 34,800 km of National Highway corridors with total outlay of Rs 5.35 trillion
 "Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase I total expenditure at Rs 4.10 trn: Gadkari")
Bihar govt to provide up to Rs 1.25 lakh, 75% tax relief to promote EVs
The first 1,000 electric cars purchased for personal use will get the benefit of a Rs 1.25 lakh incentive. There is a similar scheme for the first 10,000 two-wheelers
 "Bihar govt to provide up to Rs 1.25 lakh, 75% tax relief to promote EVs")
Govt to take serious note of dumping of lithium-ion battery waste: Gadkari
He informed the House that the government has used municipal solid waste for road construction for protecting ecology and environment
 "Govt to take serious note of dumping of lithium-ion battery waste: Gadkari")
People have supported PM Modi's policies and voted for BJP: Nitin Gadkari
Asserting that Chhattisgarh, MP and Rajasthan would see rapid development due to the installation of "double engine government", Gadkari hailed PM Modi
 "People have supported PM Modi's policies and voted for BJP: Nitin Gadkari")
Telangana Assembly elections: Gadkari slams BRS for corruption, nepotism
Comparing the culture in the BJP with that of BRS, Gadkari said that, from being a small-time party worker who used to paste party posters, I was able to become the president of the BJP
Undeterred by price rise, CV sales likely to set a new record in FY24
Buoyed by improving highway infrastructure, demand for buses has grown by more than 35%. Overcrowded trains are also adding to the growing road-based transport
 "Undeterred by price rise, CV sales likely to set a new record in FY24")
Old and new fuel vehicles will have place 'side by side': VECV MD & CEO
VECV's Eicher unit witnessed a 15 per cent year-on-year growth in sales, reaching 36,178 units in the first half of the current financial year
 "Old and new fuel vehicles will have place 'side by side': VECV MD & CEO")
Expecting to reach victims in 2 days: Gadkari at U'khand tunnel crash site
It is soft at some places and hard at other places which makes any mechanical operation difficult, he said
 "Expecting to reach victims in 2 days: Gadkari at U'khand tunnel crash site")
Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: CM Dhami, Gadkari to inspect rescue op today
The under-construction tunnel between Silkyara and Dandalgaon on the Brahmakhal-Yamunotri national highway collapsed in the early hours of November 12.
 "Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: CM Dhami, Gadkari to inspect rescue op today")
Only BJP can fulfil dream of making India global superpower: Gadkari
"Our country has to be made a world leader. We have to make a self-reliant India and only the BJP can fulfil this dream," he said
Awarding of highways halved over a year, MoRTH expresses concern to Cabinet
Experts noted these approvals would be needed for the ministry to be able to infuse funds for awarding new projects
 "Awarding of highways halved over a year, MoRTH expresses concern to Cabinet")
Rajasthan polls: BJP-Congress top brass to begin campaign on Nov 16
Polling in Rajasthan will be held on November 25 and the votes counted on December 3. Union minister Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi among leaders to hold rallies.
 "Rajasthan polls: BJP-Congress top brass to begin campaign on Nov 16")
Bio CNG, LNG, bio bitumen, aviation fuel being made from stubble: Gadkari
Gadkari said that when he was in Punjab he had suggested the Punjab government to formulate a stubble policy to enable farmers to derive value from their stubble
 "Bio CNG, LNG, bio bitumen, aviation fuel being made from stubble: Gadkari")
Pradhan urges Gadkari to expand NHs from Raigarh to Talcher to 8 lanes
It has the presence of three major industrial areas, and the expansion of the arterial roads is needed as economic activities are set to grow there," he added
 "Pradhan urges Gadkari to expand NHs from Raigarh to Talcher to 8 lanes")
Modi govt sanctioned NH projects worth Rs 3 trn for NE in 10 yrs: Gadkari
He inaugurated and laid the foundation for 26 national highway projects worth over Rs 17,500 crore for Assam