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Sugar industry has survived due to use of ethanol, says Nitin Gadkari

Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday said the sugar industry has survived due to the advent of ethanol, and asserted there is a need for new technologies in farming. Speaking at an event of Naam Foundation in Pune, Gadkari attributed cultivator suicides in Maharashtra's Vidarbha and Marathawada regions to the scarcity of water for farming. The senior BJP leader hailed the work of Naam Foundation, led by actors Nana Patekar and Makarand Anaspure, in the field of water conservation and the welfare of the children of farmers who had committed suicide. "Water was the main cause behind the suicides of farmers in Vidarbha and Marathwada regions. If water was available in abundance, the farmers would not have to take the extreme step," said Gadkari. He said there is a need to bring in technology in the farming sector and experiments regarding the same have already been undertaken. "We import fossil fuel worth Rs lakh 22 crore due to ethanol. Today, the sugarcane cultivators and sugar m

Anti-E20 campaign was paid to target me politically: Nitin Gadkari

Need to promote vehicle scrapping, have asked PM, FM for GST sops

Food Minister Pralhad Joshi for sugar sector to tap global biofuel market

Gadkari calls for using isobutanol for blending with diesel

Auto firms assure all cars made since 2023 can run safely on E20 fuel

Automakers including M&M, Tata Motors and Hyundai confirm vehicles made since 2023 are safe on E20 fuel, countering fears as Gadkari calls social media criticism politically driven

E20 petrol is safe but can lower mileage, acceleration: Mahindra Auto CEO

Transport minister Nitin Gadkari, however, on Wednesday said that concerns about E20 are being fuelled by the petroleum lobby

Gadkari seeks extra discounts for buyers with vehicle scrapping certificate

Speaking at Siam's event, Nitin Gadkari said he has requested PM Modi and FM Nirmala Sitharaman to offer GST relief to customers buying a new vehicle after scrapping their old one

E20 fuel criticism is propaganda by 'rich and strong' petrol lobby: Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari dismissed concerns over E20 fuel efficiency as propaganda by a powerful petrol lobby, while stressing growth and innovation in the auto sector

Gadkari blames petroleum "lobby" for fuelling concerns over E20 rollout

Since the rollout of the E20 blend, concerns have been raised that it may reduce vehicle mileage, affect engine life, and increase costs

Govt plans Bharat NCAP-style safety standards for e-rickshaws: Gadkari

The government is mulling safety standards for e-rickshaws on the lines of Bharat NCAP to enhance road safety measures, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday. Addressing the 7th Edition of FICCI Road Safety Awards and Symposium, the Minister for Road, Transport and Highways said road safety is an important issue for the government. Nearly five lakh road accidents occur in the country annually, claiming 1.8 lakh lives. Of 1.8 lakh deaths, around 66.4 per cent of people belong to the age group of 18 to 45 years, Gadkari said, stressing awareness towards following traffic rules and assisting accident victims in hospitalisation. "We are also bringing in Bharat NCAP-like standards for e-rickshaws as these are in huge numbers (across the country). We are assessing how we can improve safety in this," he said. In 2023, Gadkari launched the Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme), which is aimed at improving road safety standards of motor vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes. Speaking furt

'One who fools people well can be the best leader,' quips Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that politics often rewards those who can fool people, while stressing honesty and values in life

CIAN Agro doubled investors' money in a month; what next for this stock?

CIAN Agro's board is scheduled to meet on September 2, 2025 to present its 38th Annual Report, fix date for the Annual General Meeting and consider a proposal for shifting its registered office.

BS Infra Summit: Need a virtuous cycle of investments, says Gadkari

Financing and technology can overcome execution and road safety challenges to achieve national targets, says Nitin Gadkari

BS Infra Summit: From power to ports, making of Indian infrastructure

India's infrastructure story shines at BS Summit 2025, with leaders charting bold visions in roads, ports, energy, and aviation to power Viksit Bharat 2047

Road accidents kill 20 people an hour, two-thirds are 18-45 yrs: MoRTH

National and state highways account for more than half of accidents and fatalities despite being less than 5 per cent of the total road length

Need rating system for consultants making detailed project reports: Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said there should be a rating system for consultants preparing detailed project reports (DPRs) and those who do shoddy work should be penalised. Addressing an event here, the road transport and highways minister said the names of contractors responsible for the construction of bad roads should also be displayed prominently. A DPR, which includes surveys, investigations and designs, is essential to the project implementation process. He regretted that the highways ministry officials do not inspect highways, thus the system directly or indirectly protects those who are responsible for the construction of roads of poor quality. Gadkari asserted that it is the responsibility of his ministry to ensure the construction of good highways. He also emphasised the need to improve the quality of construction and reduce the cost of construction by using new technology and materials.

Gadkari, Sonowal unveil road map for next phase of infrastructure growth

At the Business Standard Infrastructure Summit 2025, Gadkari and Sonowal outlined the government's plan for mega investments in roads, shipping, ports and alternative fuels

AI to detect NH landslide and waterlogging soon, says Nitin Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari said AI will be used to detect landslides, waterlogging and accident-prone spots on highways, while highlighting logistics cost cuts and road safety initiatives

Flash-charging 135-seater bus to cut costs by 30%: Union minister Gadkari

Gadkari highlighted that the bus is one of the most ambitious projects aimed towards building a transport system of the international standard

AI key to India's infrastructure future: Nitin Gadkari at BS Infra Summit

Speaking at the BS Infrastructure Summit, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said the govt is building green highways using bio-bitumen, waste plastic, rubber and 8 million tonnes of municipal garbage

Can't reduce road accidents without changing human behaviour: Gadkari

BS Infrastructure Summit 2025: Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari says India cannot reduce road accidents without behavioural change, even as road engineering, auto safety, and enforcement improve