Page 6 - Latest Updates on Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari to unveil highway projects worth Rs 4,000 cr in Odisha today
Gadkari will deliver a memorial lecture on 'Infrastructure Development and Odisha' and attend a national conference on the occasion of the 125th birth anniversary of Mahatab
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Nitin Gadkari warns Delhi's toxic air can cause infections in 3 days
In Gadkari's view, road infrastructure and alternative fuels are central to solving India's pollution crisis, as Delhi's air continues to pose serious health risks
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Mumbai-Goa highway to be ready by June, new toll policy soon, says Gadkari
Expressing confidence in the country's infrastructural future, Gadkari also said, 'In the next two years, India's road infrastructure will be better than that of the United States'
Govt plans ₹10 trn push to rewire highways to match US standard: Gadkari
He said the Centre is working to transform the country's infrastructure drastically in the next two years so that it matches the best in the world
US tariff policy opens export opportunities for India: Nitin Gadkari
Gadkari inspected the ongoing construction work of the Rs 1,200 crore Multimodal Logistics Park project in Pithampur industrial area, about 30 km from Indore
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India faces shortage of 2.2 million skilled drivers, says Nitin Gadkari
To address this issue, the Centre has launched a ₹4,500 crore scheme to set up 1,600 driving training institutes across the country in a phased manner
National Highways toll collection: UP tops list with Rs 7,060 cr revenue
Gadkari further noted that the government has also decided to implement barrier free Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) System with available technology
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Fall in lithium battery prices will boost EV sector, says Nitin Gadkari
Pollution is India's biggest challenge and the transport sector is a major contributor, said Gadkari
Pollution biggest challenge, transport sector key contributor: Gadkari
Speaking at the launch of an eco-friendly electric cycle in Thane, the Road Transport & Highways Minister said cycling needs to be promoted as a sustainable urban transport option
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Nitin Gadkari announces ₹10 trillion plan to widen 25,000 km of highways
The government is planning to upgrade 25,000 km of highways to four lanes at ₹10 trillion, expand 16,000 km to six lanes for ₹6 trillion; it aims to cut road accidents by 50 per cent by 2030
Indian roads will surpass US quality within two years: Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari expressed his optimism about India's future in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, predicting that the country will surpass the US in both EV adoption and manufacturing within next 5 years
Parliamentary standing committee raps MoRTH over quality of highways
Alleges inadequate enforcement against errant contractors
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India loses 3% of GDP annually due to road accidents: Nitin Gadkari
The Minister for Road, Transport and Highways made the remarks while addressing AMCHAM's Technology Interventions For Road Safety: US-India Partnership in the national capital
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Prices of EVs to be same as petrol cars in 6 months, says Nitin Gadkari
The minister said the government's policy is import substitute, cost-effectiveness, pollution-free and indigenous production
Panel on satellite toll system urges deliberation over security, privacy
Union Road Transport and Highways minister Nitin Gadkari in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha said it is proposed to proceed with corridor/stretch-based projects
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Nagpur violence: Residents share accounts of attacks on homes and vehicles
Aurangzeb row: Violence broke out in Nagpur on Monday night after rumours spread that a holy book was desecrated during a protest
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Will kick anyone who talks about caste: Union minister Nitin Gadkari
"Jo karega jaat ki baat, usko kaske marunga laat (I will kick hard anyone who talks about caste)," the senior BJP leader said
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Nitin Gadkari opposes caste politics, says merit should define individuals
Gadkari asserted that an individual's worth should be determined by their qualities rather than caste, religion, language, or gender
'Stop asking for tax cuts, govt needs funds': Nitin Gadkari to India Inc
Nitin Gadkari stressed that while the government aims to lower taxes, it cannot function effectively without revenue
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Gadkari blames poor road designs, faulty DPRs for rising accidents in India
India recorded 1,80,000 deaths due to road accidents in 2023, said Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, during a meeting with transport ministers from all states and UTs