Page 4 - Latest Updates on Nitin Gadkari
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
 "Lack of green H2 infra key issue in expanding clean transport: Gadkari")
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
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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
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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
 "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
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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
 "Over 26,000 dead in road accidents on NHs in first half of 2025: Gadkari")
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
 "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
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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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