Page 9 - Latest Updates on Nitin Gadkari
Once operational, water taxis to save time to Navi Mumbai airport: Gadkari
Addressing the traffic issues in Mumbai and Pune, Gadkari referred to the New Delhi-Mumbai expressway, which is expected to divert the outstation traffic and ease congestion within the metropolitan
 "Once operational, water taxis to save time to Navi Mumbai airport: Gadkari")
Nobody should take Rahul Gandhi seriously, says Union Minister Gadkari
Asked about the challenges faced by the Mahayuti alliance after a dismal show during the Lok Sabha, Gadkari said, voters were confused (by the opposition) on a large scale during the Lok Sabha polls
 "Nobody should take Rahul Gandhi seriously, says Union Minister Gadkari")
Nitin Gadkari backs 'batenge to katenge' call, urges unity against enemies
"This election is being held under the leadership of Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis. All three- and the party high command and the representatives elected after the election
Cong amended Constitution, accuses BJP of planning to change it: Gadkari
As per the Supreme Court judgement in the Kesavananda Bharti case, the salient features of the Constitution cannot be changed, said the Union road transport and highways minister
 "Cong amended Constitution, accuses BJP of planning to change it: Gadkari")
Had Congress prioritised rural India, we would have less poverty: Gadkari
Gadkari said the BJP is neither a party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi nor himself but the workers who dedicated their lives to it
Centre plans AI-driven traffic safety, invites foreign investment in infra
Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari announced plans to work with private sector experts on traffic solutions to prevent road accidents, claiming India's road infrastructure will soon surpass the US
 "Centre plans AI-driven traffic safety, invites foreign investment in infra")
Road ministry to double defect liability period for EPC contracts to 10 yrs
Currently, under EPC projects, the responsibility for maintenance of national highways lies with the government after the defect liability period (5 years) is over
 "Road ministry to double defect liability period for EPC contracts to 10 yrs")
Govt okays 50 National Highways projects in Manipur; all you need to know
For the upcoming Annual Plan of FY25, the Ministry has allocated funds for two more National Highway projects worth Rs 1,350 crore, which will cover a further 90 kilometres in the hilly regions
 "Govt okays 50 National Highways projects in Manipur; all you need to know")
J&K terror attack: Vital infra targeted, Shah pledges action; key updates
The terrorists opened indiscriminate fire on workers from a private company at the under-construction Z-Morh tunnel in J&K's Gund area, which connects Gagangeer to Sonamarg in central Kashmir
 "J&K terror attack: Vital infra targeted, Shah pledges action; key updates")
India's road infrastructure will surpass that of US: Nitin Gadkari
The senior BJP leader said his friend Ratan Tata, who died earlier this month, had asked him several times about the quote during his visits to the minister's office
 "India's road infrastructure will surpass that of US: Nitin Gadkari")
India's logistics cost will come down to single-digit in two yrs: Gadkari
Gadkari said there is huge potential for India to export alternative fuels and biofuels
Research on 15% ethanol blending in diesel in advanced stages: Gadkari
Spurred by this progress, the government has set an ambitious target of reaching 20 per cent blending in petrol by 2025, the road transport and highways minister said
 "Research on 15% ethanol blending in diesel in advanced stages: Gadkari")
Soybean yield should be raised to be self-reliant on edible oils: Gadkari
He mentioned that the dependence on large-scale imports of palm oil from Indonesia and Malaysia can be reduced by promoting soybean cultivation and edible oil production on the domestic front
Gadkari not afraid to speak if something wrong, says Sharad Pawar
Pawar acknowledged that Gadkari's decision-making process prioritises national benefit over party politics
 "Gadkari not afraid to speak if something wrong, says Sharad Pawar")
Timely subsidy payment uncertain as funds needed for Ladki Bahin: Gadkari
The scheme, introduced ahead of the upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls, is expected to cost the state exchequer Rs 46,000 crore annually
 "Timely subsidy payment uncertain as funds needed for Ladki Bahin: Gadkari")
Who was Sant Tukaram, the inspiration behind Pune airport's new name?
The Maharashtra government has approved the proposal to rename Pune International Airport to 'Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj Airport' and now awaits the Centre's nod
 "Who was Sant Tukaram, the inspiration behind Pune airport's new name?")
Nitin Gadkari inaugurates world's tallest bamboo tower in Chhattisgarh
Gadkari urged the state government to formulate a policy encouraging bamboo use, stating that it could improve the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities in the region
 "Nitin Gadkari inaugurates world's tallest bamboo tower in Chhattisgarh")
India's logistics cost will come down to single-digits in 5 yrs: Gadkari
According to him, the size of India's automobile industry rose from Rs 7.5 lakh crore in 2014 to Rs 22 lakh crore in 2024
 "India's logistics cost will come down to single-digits in 5 yrs: Gadkari")
Export of electric two-wheelers from India has lot of potential: Gadkari
The minister asked Revolt Motors to explore markets in the neighbouring countries as well as Africa and Latin America
 "Export of electric two-wheelers from India has lot of potential: Gadkari")
We will not spare you: Gadkari fumes at poor upkeep of EPE, warns operators
"We will not spare you. We'll ensure that bank guarantees of those doing bad work are forfeited and after this, we will blacklist you, not allow you to apply for new tenders," the minister said
 "We will not spare you: Gadkari fumes at poor upkeep of EPE, warns operators")