Page 4 - Latest Updates on Nitin Gadkari
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
 "Centre okays ₹3,667 cr plan for road, infra development in Himachal Pradesh")
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
 "Will no longer continue with toll operate transfer model: Gadkari")
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
 "Hydrogen wheels: Why Gadkari is betting big on trucks powered by fuel cells")
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
 "Gadkari says govt working on rare earth alternatives: 'Will be solved soon'")
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
 "Gadkari calls e-rickshaw push his biggest achievement in the past 11 years")
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
 "Work, not vote bank: Why Gadkari won't let elections dictate development")
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
 "Plan to double projects to ₹5 trillion this year, says Nitin Gadkari")
'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
 "'It's not about funds, but ideas': Gadkari hits out at bureaucracy in Pune")
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
 "Past 11 yrs were 'news reel', real film yet to begin: Gadkari on 2029 polls")
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
 "Explained: What is the new ₹3,000 FASTag-based annual pass for highways?")
Govt announces annual FASTag pass for ₹3,000, effective August 15
Union minister Nitin Gadkari said the pass will be valid for a year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips
 "Govt announces annual FASTag pass for ₹3,000, effective August 15")
Bioenergy can cover 50% of fossil fuel consumption in 5 years: Gadkari
Air pollution has become a big problem because of fossil fuel, the Minister for Road, Transport and Highways said at the 'Bhoomipujan programme' of the Indian School for Design of Automobiles
 "Bioenergy can cover 50% of fossil fuel consumption in 5 years: Gadkari")
Modi govt committed to providing 33% reservation to women: Gadkari
There are reports that the Modi government is likely to roll out 33 per cent reservation for women ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections
 "Modi govt committed to providing 33% reservation to women: Gadkari")
Roads that changed the direction of India's development
In the past 11 years, the roads built have already reduced our logistics costs from 16% to 10%, and next year, we aim to bring it down further to 9%
 "Roads that changed the direction of India's development")
Gadkari announces plans for aerial pods, e-buses to ease traffic woes
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said the government is exploring an aerial pod transport system along the heavily congested corridor between Dhaula Kuan and Manesar in the National Capital Region
 "Gadkari announces plans for aerial pods, e-buses to ease traffic woes")
Indian roads will match US standards in 2 years, says Nitin Gadkari
Gadkari stated that better road infrastructure has lowered logistics costs, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of Indian exports
Two major road projects approved to decongest Delhi-NCR region
"Currently bids that have been received for hiring a consultant are under evaluation and the work to prepare a detailed project report is likely to be awarded by mid-June this year," government report
 "Two major road projects approved to decongest Delhi-NCR region")
Nitin Gadkari holds meeting with Delhi LG, CM over road-infra projects
After the meeting, Gupta said the "double-engine" government is benefitting the people of Delhi, in a reference to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) being in power both at the Centre and in the city
Centre working continuously on green energy transition, says Nitin Gadkari
"Hydrogen gas is the fuel of our future. Work is being done to make hydrogen from organic municipal waste, which is a very cheap option," Gadkari said
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Cane variety with 14% sugar recovery rate can boost Maha's economy: Gadkari
During his address, Gadkari also touched upon the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, stressing the importance of understanding market dynamics
