Page 3 - Latest Updates on Nitin Gadkari
Road accidents kill 20 people an hour, two-thirds are 18-45 yrs: MoRTH
National and state highways account for more than half of accidents and fatalities despite being less than 5 per cent of the total road length
 "Road accidents kill 20 people an hour, two-thirds are 18-45 yrs: MoRTH")
Need rating system for consultants making detailed project reports: Gadkari
Addressing an event here, the road transport and highways minister said the names of contractors responsible for the construction of bad roads should also be displayed prominently
 "Need rating system for consultants making detailed project reports: Gadkari")
Gadkari, Sonowal unveil road map for next phase of infrastructure growth
At the Business Standard Infrastructure Summit 2025, Gadkari and Sonowal outlined the government's plan for mega investments in roads, shipping, ports and alternative fuels
 "Gadkari, Sonowal unveil road map for next phase of infrastructure growth")
AI to detect NH landslide and waterlogging soon, says Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari said AI will be used to detect landslides, waterlogging and accident-prone spots on highways, while highlighting logistics cost cuts and road safety initiatives
 "AI to detect NH landslide and waterlogging soon, says Nitin Gadkari")
Flash-charging 135-seater bus to cut costs by 30%: Union minister Gadkari
Gadkari highlighted that the bus is one of the most ambitious projects aimed towards building a transport system of the international standard
 "Flash-charging 135-seater bus to cut costs by 30%: Union minister Gadkari")
AI key to India's infrastructure future: Nitin Gadkari at BS Infra Summit
Speaking at the BS Infrastructure Summit, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said the govt is building green highways using bio-bitumen, waste plastic, rubber and 8 million tonnes of municipal garbage
 "AI key to India's infrastructure future: Nitin Gadkari at BS Infra Summit")
Can't reduce road accidents without changing human behaviour: Gadkari
BS Infrastructure Summit 2025: Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari says India cannot reduce road accidents without behavioural change, even as road engineering, auto safety, and enforcement improve
All roads lead to first Business Standard Infrastructure Summit today
The day-long event will range from funding models for Viksit Bharat to the future of energy, aviation, and logistics
 "All roads lead to first Business Standard Infrastructure Summit today")
Lack of green H2 infra key issue in expanding clean transport: Gadkari
Gadkari underlined the need to shift away from private vehicles by offering airline-like facilities in public transport at lower costs
AI should be used in preparation of project report for highways: Gadkari
A DPR, which includes surveys, investigations and designs, is essential to the project implementation process
If India becomes strong in every sector, world will listen to it: Gadkari
Gadkari praised India's unity in diversity and also lauded the country's armed forces
 "If India becomes strong in every sector, world will listen to it: Gadkari")
Gadkari stresses importance of science & tech, need to increase exports
Speaking at the Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) here, he also stressed the need to increase India's exports and reduce the imports
Govt aims to accelerate pace of highway construction to 100 km/day: Gadkari
Gadkari reiterated that his aim is to make India's automobile industry number one in the world. The size of the Indian automobile industry is now ₹22 lakh crore
 "Govt aims to accelerate pace of highway construction to 100 km/day: Gadkari")
New mining policy to ensure ease of business, faster clearances: Gadkari
Gadkari said he suggested that the policy should allow the mining process to start as soon as possible. He said he suggested that the environmental clearance should be given in a maximum of one month
Gadkari lays foundation for road projects, inaugurates 2 worth over ₹5k cr
The two major road projects which he dedicated to the country include the upgradation of Madanapalle - Pileru stretch of NH 71 into a modern four-lane corridor
 "Gadkari lays foundation for road projects, inaugurates 2 worth over ₹5k cr")
Around 489 road projects delayed due to land and clearance issues: Gadkari
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, said the government is making all efforts to resolve the pending issues
 "Around 489 road projects delayed due to land and clearance issues: Gadkari")
Govt to finalise 27% ethanol blending norms by August: Nitin Gadkari
The Indian government will introduce norms for 27% ethanol blending in petrol by the end of August as part of efforts to cut fuel imports and reduce pollution
 "Govt to finalise 27% ethanol blending norms by August: Nitin Gadkari")
Over 26,000 dead in road accidents on NHs in first half of 2025: Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that 53,372 fatalities were recorded on national highways in 2023, while 52,609 people died in 2024
National highways construction pace slows to 29 km per day in FY25: Gadkari
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, said the pace of National Highways construction during 2023-24 stood at 34 km per day
Nitin Gadkari inaugurates India's 2nd longest cable-stayed bridge in K'taka
This bridge is expected to significantly reduce the distance from Sagara to the villages around Sigandur, a place which is known for the Chowdeshwari temple