Page 16 - Latest Updates on Nitin Gadkari
Centre sanctioned NH projects worth Rs 3 trillion in 10 yrs in NE: Gadkari
He said the length of national highways in the region has gone up from about 10,800 km in 2014 to 15,740 km now
 "Centre sanctioned NH projects worth Rs 3 trillion in 10 yrs in NE: Gadkari")
Road connecting Mizoram with Myanmar to be completed by Nov: Gadkari
Addressing a rally at West Phaileng in Dampa assembly constituency in west Mizoram's Mamit district bordering Bangladesh, Gadkari said the 26-km road project costs Rs 1,132 crore
Madhya Pradesh polls: PM Modi, Amit Shah in BJP's star campaigners' list
The BJP released a list on Friday, featuring names of prominent party leaders for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh elections
 "Madhya Pradesh polls: PM Modi, Amit Shah in BJP's star campaigners' list")
Rural road construction changes path for the first time in 8 years
The rural development scheme has been 'poorly' performing for some time now, as it has been continuously missing its targets for the April-June period since FY16
 "Rural road construction changes path for the first time in 8 years")
418 feet national flag, India's tallest, installed at Attari-Wagah border
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday inaugurated a 418-feet national flag, the tallest in the country, at Attari in Punjab's Amritsar district
Committed to develop PPP model for inland water transport sector: Gadkari
The Minister for Road Transport and Highways said "the development of waterways is very important for the development of Bharat"
 "Committed to develop PPP model for inland water transport sector: Gadkari")
NHAI facing difficulties in DPRs as firms not ready to accept tech: Min
Addressing the 'CRISIL India Infrastructure Conclave 2023', he said big players in the steel and cement industry are indulging in cartelisation to jack-up prices
 "NHAI facing difficulties in DPRs as firms not ready to accept tech: Min")
Nitin Gadakri approves Rs 154 crore to build bridges in Himachal Pradesh
The Minister said with this approval, two bridges will be constructed on the Swan River at a cost of Rs 50.60 crore and Pong Dam on the Beas River at a cost of Rs 103.65 crore
 "Nitin Gadakri approves Rs 154 crore to build bridges in Himachal Pradesh")
Govt plans to set standards for construction of bus bodies: Gadkari
Gadkari emphasised that in the wake of the rising number of bus accidents, there is a pressing need to enhance the quality of bus body construction in Bharat
Will achieve road safety targets set in Stockholm Declaration: Gadkari
The road transport and highways minister reiterated the country's special focus on spreading awareness to effect behavioral change and ensuring flawless enforcement of rules
 "Will achieve road safety targets set in Stockholm Declaration: Gadkari")
Gadkari announces Urban Extension Road 2 opening during Prague visit
Minister Nitin Gadkari also said that India has set a target to become world's number one automobile manufacturing hub in the next 3 to 4 years
 "Gadkari announces Urban Extension Road 2 opening during Prague visit")
National Highway projects worth Rs 3,659 cr inaugurated in Maha's Washim
In the last nine years, 227 km of highway network connecting Vidarbha and Marathwada has been constructed in Maharashtra's Washim
 "National Highway projects worth Rs 3,659 cr inaugurated in Maha's Washim")
Govt working on policy to make NHs pothole free by year end: Nitin Gadkari
Generally, road construction is done through three modes -- BOT, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), and Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM)
Finalising policy for using municipal waste in road construction: Gadkari
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said his ministry is finalising a policy for use of municipal waste in road construction
Improving signals for road sector companies with 25% budget boost for FY24
Given high competition, firms with ability to monetise projects, focus on high margin assets and healthy balance sheets are preferred plays
 "Improving signals for road sector companies with 25% budget boost for FY24")
What ails the electric vehicle minnows? Branding, cost competitiveness
A quiet EV revolution is both promising, and pensive
 "What ails the electric vehicle minnows? Branding, cost competitiveness")
Young adults constitute the largest chunk of road accidents: AIIMS study
Of the 3,885 vehicles involved in road crashes till July, 73.8 per cent were two-wheelers
 "Young adults constitute the largest chunk of road accidents: AIIMS study")
Hurdles in biofuel use: Few vehicles, weak ethanol-blended petrol rollout
Last week, Union Ministers had called for quick adoption of biofuels in the transportation sector
 "Hurdles in biofuel use: Few vehicles, weak ethanol-blended petrol rollout")
Gadkari bats for small units, new technology to reduce prices of houses
"Demand pressure is making it possible to sell high priced homes easily, but developers should shed this complacency and look to build homes for common people," he said
Strong domestic EV play and JLR sales positives for Tata Motors stock
A key factor is that JLR reported increased sales for Q1FY24 reflecting continuing improvement in chip and other supply constraints
 "Strong domestic EV play and JLR sales positives for Tata Motors stock")