Page 5 - Latest Updates on Nitin Gadkari
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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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
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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
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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
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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%
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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
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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
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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
Nitin Gadkari urges new cooperative law to match changing economic needs
The Road Transport and Highways Minister said the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank should conduct a comprehensive study on the socio-economic impact of the cooperative movement in the state
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Rs 10 trn to upgrade 30K km of 2-lane roads to 4-lane highways: Gadkari
The road transport and highways minister further said his dream is to complete road projects worth Rs 5-6 trillion every year
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Govt to take up road projects worth ₹2 trn in T'gana over 3-4 yrs: Gadkari
He said the length of national highways in Telangana has more than doubled in the last 10 years to 5,000 km
Supreme Court upholds Bombay HC order on Nitin Gadkari's 2019 win
The high court in its order refused to dismiss the election petitions but struck off certain averments made in them with regard to the income of family members and land owned by them
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Boosting exports and cutting imports key to India's strength: Nitin Gadkari
Addressing an international conference on Vision 2047 Prosperous and Great Bharat, Gadkari suggested that the imposition of reciprocal tariffs by the US was a blessing in disguise for India
If agri growth rate rises, rural youth won't migrate to cities: Gadkari
According to him, the growth rate in agriculture will lead to increase in purchasing power of rural population
Nitin Gadkari wants vehicle horns to sound like tabla, flute or violin
Gadkari said that the initiative aligns with the govt's efforts to reduce noise pollution and promote eco-friendly transportation
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Gadkari mulls law for sound of Indian musical instrument as vehicle horns
Nitin Gadkari said India has surpassed Japan to become the world's third-largest automobile market, following the US and China
Gadkari unveils projects worth ₹4K cr, says Odisha to get US-like highways
Noting that the Centre has undertaken highway projects worth nearly Rs 2 lakh crore in the state, Gadkari said projects worth Rs 60,000 crore have already been completed
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