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October 6, 2023 8:42 PM

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari approves standards for construction of bus bodies to ensure passenger safety during contingency

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has approved standards for the construction of bus bodies, which shall be uniformly applicable to both original equipment manufacturers, OEMs, and bus body builders. In a social media post, Mr Gadkari said this step will pave the way for further improvements in the quality of buses in India, with a primary focus on ensuring passenger safety during contingency. He added that there is a pressing need to enhance the quality of bus body construction in India in the wake ...

September 28, 2023 1:56 PM

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari says, policy is being framed to make all the national highway potholes free by December 2023

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has said that a policy is being framed to make all the national highway potholes free by December 2023. Talking to media persons in New Delhi today, Mr Gadkari said that potholes-free national highways will be a reality soon, and for this young engineers will be roped in to make the project a success. The Minister said that rains can cause damage to highways resulting in potholes and the new policy will look into it. Mr Gadkari said th...

September 13, 2023 10:27 PM

Size of Indian Automobile Industry increased three fold in last nine years, says Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

Road, Transport, and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that the size of the Automobile Industry has increased from 4.5 lakh crore rupees to 12.5 lakh crore rupees in the last nine years. Addressing the 63rd Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India, ACMA annual session in New Delhi, Mr Gadkari said, the automobile industry has played a significant role in propelling India into one of the world's fastest-growing economies. He said, the Government is committed to the grow...

September 4, 2023 5:57 PM

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari stresses reducing logistics costs to achieve goal of five trillion dollar economy

Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, today, stressed reducing the logistics costs to achieve the goal of a five trillion dollar economy and self-reliant India. He said this while chairing a review meeting with the regional officer of Ministry, and NHAI in New Delhi. Speaking on this occasion, the Minister said it is all about embracing innovation to supercharge the country’s economy, reduce logistics costs, foster job creation, and elevate public mobility services. He e...

August 31, 2023 8:15 AM

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari pays tribute to former President Pranab Mukherjee on his death anniversary

Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has paid tribute to the former President and Bharat Ratna awardee Pranab Mukherjee on his death anniversary today. The Ministry of Information Broadcasting also bowed down to the former President. In a social media post, the ministry said that Mr. Mukherjee was a towering statesman and scholar par excellence who served the nation in various capacities and left an indelible mark on the development trajectory of India....

August 29, 2023 4:17 PM

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari launches world's first 100% Ethanol-fueled car in New Delhi

In a major move towards reducing carbon dioxide emission and improving fuel efficiency in vehicles, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari today launched the world's first 100 percent Ethanol-fueled car in New Delhi. Mr. Gadkari termed this day as historic saying that the world's first BS-VI (Stage-II), electrified flex-fuel vehicle has been launched which can function fully on ethanol-based fuel. Raising concern over the pollution emitted by vehicles, the Minister said...

August 17, 2023 8:29 AM

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari holds review meeting regarding damage of National Highways in Himachal Pradesh due to heavy rains

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari held a review meeting in New Delhi regarding the damage of National Highways in Himachal Pradesh due to heavy rains. Minister of State for Road, Transport and Highways V K Singh and other senior officers also attended the meeting. ...

July 10, 2023 4:19 PM

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reviews flood situation and its impact on NH in States/ UTs

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari today reviewed the flood situation and its impact on National Highways in several States and Union Territories. The States and UTs include Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Haryana, Arunachal Pradesh, and Tripura. During the review meeting, Mr. Gadakari instructed the officials to prioritize the repair and maintenance of the affected highways. ...

July 3, 2023 9:10 PM

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari urges management professionals to develop innovative revenue generation & financing models in infrastructure sector

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has urged management professionals to develop innovative revenue generation and financing models to bring economic viability, efficiency and investment in the infrastructure sector. He was inaugurating the first Management Development programme on Infrastructure Development organised by IIM Kozhikode today through video conferencing. Mr. Gadkari said the National Infrastructure Pipeline and the PM Gati Shakti Master Plan are playi...