Page 53 - Latest Updates on Nitin Gadkari
Covid-19 lockdown relaxation: NHAI resumes toll collection from today
NHAI had suspended toll collection on all national highways after the 21-day nationwide lockdown was announced on March 24 to ease emergency services in view of the coronavirus outbreak
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Covid-19 lockdown 2.0: Need govt support to keep units open, say MSMEs
On Tuesday, MSME Minister Nitin Gadkari had stated during a meeting that unpaid dues of MSMEs at the central and the state levels will be released at the earliest.
 "Covid-19 lockdown 2.0: Need govt support to keep units open, say MSMEs")
Liquidity infusion, e-project award top RoadMin revival plan after lockdown
The government will give thrust to the use of technology for speeding up project awards, so that the impact of time lapsed due to the coronavirus disease crisis can be minimised
 "Liquidity infusion, e-project award top RoadMin revival plan after lockdown")
Covid-19 woes: Allow limited activity in select sectors, DPIIT tells govt
The exit plan from the lockdown is recommended after getting suggestions from a detailed interaction with various states and industry bodies, the letter said.
 "Covid-19 woes: Allow limited activity in select sectors, DPIIT tells govt")
PMO asks ministers to file daily report on steps taken to curb virus impact
These ministers are instructed to work as a bridge between the Centre and the States, said a report
 "PMO asks ministers to file daily report on steps taken to curb virus impact")
Firms owe Rs 6 trn to MSMEs; govt to address issue soon: Gadkari
The minister announced that the government will revamp the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) within three months and make it more export-oriented.
 "Firms owe Rs 6 trn to MSMEs; govt to address issue soon: Gadkari")
Toll collection, traffic movement down 10-20%, force majeure likely
The report labels mobility restriction for countries in three categories - moderate, intermediate and severe
 "Toll collection, traffic movement down 10-20%, force majeure likely")
Highways a bright spot amid economic slowdown, but problems persist
While spending has been ramped up and work has continued apace in some marquee projects, there have been some delays due to land acquisition and other issues
 "Highways a bright spot amid economic slowdown, but problems persist")
Congress asks Modi to explain 'sinking banks', not divert attention
"Prime Minister, you need to tell the nation what is the BJP's connection to the Yes Bank and its owner," Randeep Surjewala asked.
 "Congress asks Modi to explain 'sinking banks', not divert attention")
With Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, BJP bets big on experience to take on Kejriwal
Bidhuri is the most experienced among those who are in active politics in Delhi and a prominent face among the Gurjars
 "With Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, BJP bets big on experience to take on Kejriwal")
Can Gadkari come to explain govt proposal for introducing EVs, asks SC
A bench, headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde, enquired from Nadkarni as to whether the minister can come over for an interaction to assist this court
Gadkari invites industry players for Delhi-Mumbai Expressway electric lane
He said while a stretch of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is planned as electric lane, the Delhi-Jaipur part of the 1,320 km expressway will be completed before Diwali
 "Gadkari invites industry players for Delhi-Mumbai Expressway electric lane")
Tunnel works worth over Rs 1 trn to be undertaken in next 5 years: Gadkari
He said the need of the hour is to reduce cost and improve quality and added that departments cannot function in silos and need to work in a comprehensive manner
 "Tunnel works worth over Rs 1 trn to be undertaken in next 5 years: Gadkari")
Tunnel works worth over Rs 1 trn to be undertaken in next 5 years: Gadkari
At the same time, competent players, whether small or big, need to be given opportunity and for this, there is a need to relax technical and financial bid parameters, Gadkari said.
 "Tunnel works worth over Rs 1 trn to be undertaken in next 5 years: Gadkari")
Govt targeting khadi, village industries for job creation in rural areas
The minister for MSME and Road Transport & Highways shared that a special emphasis is being accorded to 115 aspirant districts across the country to achieve these objectives.
New BOT model may still not be preferred mode for highways: Experts
The NHAI has introduced 'harmonious exit' clause in the new concession pacts for the BOT projects
 "New BOT model may still not be preferred mode for highways: Experts")
India's auto industry has leapfrogged to BSVI in record time: Nitin Gadkari
Gadkari said the government is fully cognizant of the industry's contribution in India's manufacturing growth and the fact it's the biggest employment generator
 "India's auto industry has leapfrogged to BSVI in record time: Nitin Gadkari")
'Don't have capability to build roads in Bihar': What was Gadkari implying?
Was Gadkari taking a swipe at the Bihar government?
Govt may make mid-career training for highway engineers mandatory: Gadkari
"Mid-career training should be mandatory for promotion of highway engineers to next higher levels," the road transport minister Gadkari said on Tuesday.
 "Govt may make mid-career training for highway engineers mandatory: Gadkari")
Five banks willing to invest Rs 2.5 trillion in highway projects: Gadkari
The road transport minister also said the government is contemplating to create a Motor Vehicle Accident Fund for hit and run cases
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