Page 4 - Latest Updates on Nitin Gadkari
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Govt policies aimed at reducing poverty, creating jobs, says Gadkari
In his address at the National Conference of CA Students-2025, Gadkari also touched upon a range of issues, including agriculture, manufacturing, and taxation
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Gadkari's mega mobility plan: Electric buses, ropeways on fast track
Gadkari said the transport sector is undergoing a major transition, with initiatives like tree bank, mobile-based driving tests, and flex-fuel engines by 11 leading automakers in the pipeline
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Centre to invest ₹2 trillion to transform Jharkhand's infra: Gadkari
The Union Road Transport and Highways Minister asserted that Jharkhand, which is rich in mineral resources, would see unprecedented growth in the highways sector
Gadkari to inaugurate, lay foundation stone for projects worth ₹6,350 cr
Union minister Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of 11 National Highway projects in Jharkhand, including nine from Ranchi and two from Garhwa
Centre okays ₹3,667 cr plan for road, infra development in Himachal Pradesh
The plan includes construction of bridges, road widening, installation of crash barriers and other works on national highways across various districts of the state
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Will no longer continue with toll operate transfer model: Gadkari
Centre to halt toll-operate-transfer model in favour of InvITs to boost domestic participation in road monetisation and enable salaried class to invest, says Gadkari
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Hydrogen wheels: Why Gadkari is betting big on trucks powered by fuel cells
The government is working on 10 major hydrogen fuel cell projects involving auto companies, which will operate hydrogen-powered trucks and buses, says Nitin Gadkari
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Gadkari says govt working on rare earth alternatives: 'Will be solved soon'
Speaking to Business Standard, Gadkari explained the government's multipronged push for self-reliance and assured that the problem of restrictions on rare earth magnets will be solved soon
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Gadkari calls e-rickshaw push his biggest achievement in the past 11 years
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari says introduction of mechanised e-rickshaws in 2014 has freeing 15 million people from exploitative manual ferrying work in states like Jharkhand and West Bengal
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Work, not vote bank: Why Gadkari won't let elections dictate development
The road transport minister says development must be guided by long-term merit, not election cycles, even as states head to polls with pre-budget handouts and populist pledges
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Plan to double projects to ₹5 trillion this year, says Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari talks about why elections should not matter while setting targets, his take on being seen as a future prime minister, and much more
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'It's not about funds, but ideas': Gadkari hits out at bureaucracy in Pune
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari called out the lack of flexibility from bureaucracy and its mindset of a complete no to out-of-the-box ideas
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Past 11 yrs were 'news reel', real film yet to begin: Gadkari on 2029 polls
Despite so much development having taken place, the fruits are not to be seen. The reason is increasing population, he asserted
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Explained: What is the new ₹3,000 FASTag-based annual pass for highways?
The government will roll out FASTag-based annual pass from August 15 to ease toll payments and cut congestion; aimed at private vehicle users for smoother highway travel
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