Page 28 - Latest Updates on Nitin Gadkari
Need to reduce logistics cost in India to boost growth: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said there is need to reduce logistics costs in the country, which is higher than that of China, the US and European countries.
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How to scrap an old car: Here're RTO rules for scrapping, deregistration
Nitin Gadkari says people opting for scrapping should get a discount on new vehicles
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Nitin Gadkari lays foundation of 7 NH projects worth Rs 1,128 cr in Gwalior
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of seven National Highway projects with a total length of 222 km in Gwalior worth Rs 1,128 crore
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At 19 km/day, FY23 highway construction way short of Gadkari's target: Data
While the ministry of road transport and highways aims for a record 50 km/day construction target, it has only been able to execute 19 kilometres (kms)/day till August
 "At 19 km/day, FY23 highway construction way short of Gadkari's target: Data")
Nitin Gadkari asks auto makers to be quality centric, not cost centric
The minister also suggested that automobile manufacturers can offer some discounts to people for new purchases of vehicles against scrapping of old ones
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Govt to approach capital market this month to raise funds for road projects
Gadkari pointed out that the transport sector is responsible for 13.5 per cent of India's carbon emission, out of which the road transport's share is 90 per cent
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People opting for scrapping should get discount on new vehicles: Gadkari
Auto companies will see business increasing by 25-30 per cent thanks to scrapping, says minister
Delhi traffic police starts drive to mandate rear seat belts, 17 fined
After Cyrus Mistry's death, road minister Nitin Gadkari told Business Standard that the ministry will soon tighten the noose around the travellers who do not wear a rear seat belt
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Gadkari to unveil India's first flex engine-run car on September 28
Flex engine is an internal combustion engine that can run on one fuel or a blended fuel, such as petrol mixed with ethanol
Gadkari urges automakers to adopt global safety norms for cars in India
The government is trying to make it mandatory for carmakers to provide at least six airbags in eight-seater vehicles for enhanced safety of occupants from October
Nitin Gadkari invites US bizmen to invest in Indian highway projects
The minister recently announced that the NHAI InvIT will soon be open to retail investors, and will assure them a minimum return of 7-8 per cent.
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Govt working on developing electric highways, says Nitin Gadkari
An electric highway generally refers to a road which supplies power to vehicles travelling on it, including through overhead power lines
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Govt testing automated vehicle toll collection on usage basis: Gadkari
With the introduction of FASTags during 2020-21 and 2021-22, the average waiting time for vehicles has now come down to 47 seconds
Govt working on developing solar energy powered electric highways: Gadkari
Emphasising that a well developed infrastructure enhances economic activities, creates new businesses and promotes job creation, Gadkari said, "We are constructing 26 greenfield expressways."
Govt to develop electric highways powered by solar energy: Nitin Gadkari
The government is working on developing electric highways, which will be powered by solar energy that will facilitate the charging of heavy duty trucks and buses
Seat belt alert needed for rear seats too in 4-wheelers: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, stressed on the importance of passengers in the rear seat wearing seatbelt while travelling in four-wheelers.
Skybuses for Bengaluru: Gadkari asks officials to do feasibility study
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said the Centre would study introducing skybuses and build flyovers to decongest roads in Bengaluru
LIVE: PM Modi inaugurates Kartavya Path, says 'Kingsway is history now'
Country gets new energy, inspiration today, says PM Narendra Modi after unveiling Netaji statue and inaugurating Kartavya Path
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Gadkari meets Karnataka CM, suggests ways to solve Bengaluru traffic woes
The Minister underscored the importance of an integrated approach with multi-modal transportation being at the core if India has to become a five trillion dollar economy
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Top Headlines: Rlys' land lease policy, strong festival sales, and more
Business Standard brings you the top headlines at this hour
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