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Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari today inaugurated and laid foundation stone of National Highway projects of 240 Km  worth Rs.9119 crore in Meerut and Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh. Inaugurating and laying of foundation stone for 6 National Highway projects in Meerut with a total cost of Rs.8,364 crore Shri Gadkari said with these projects it will be easy for the farmers of the area to take their crops to the market, which will lead to their economic upliftment. He said being a big center of industry, these new ... Read more

Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways presided over a digital event to mark the 3rd Foundation Day of AIIMS, Nagpur in the presence of Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare. Dr. Vikas Mahatme, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha and Dr. Nitin Raut, Energy Minister and Guardian Minister (Nagpur), Government of Maharashtra were also present. Expressing his congratulations to the President, Director, Employees and students of the Institute, Shri Gadkari said, “Keeping in view the requirements of the Vidarbha region, with the establishment of an institute of repute like AIIMS, Nagpur, ... Read more

Union minister for Road transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari has said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi road infrastructure is being developed faster, safer andmore sustainable than ever before.In a meeting with officials of the Ministry ,NHAI ,NHIDCL and PWDs he said that it is our collective mission to give the country, road infrastructure of global standard. The ministeremphasised on safety-first approach for Road design and construction, construction of environment-friendly roads, industry-friendly approach, new technology for safe, faster and economic roads and faster construction. Shri Gadkari said with an investment of Rs11,000 Crores the 313 ... Read more

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkarihas said public private collaboration and continuous efforts will help in reducing road accidents in the country and improve road safety. Addressing  awebinar on Private Financing for Road safety he called upon the private sector to contribute in creating social consciousness, social awareness and social responsibility towards road safety and  utilize their corporate social responsibility CSR fund to address all concerns of road safety. Shri Gadkari reiterated commitment  to  achieve of 50 percent of reduction of road deaths by 2025 and zero accident related fatalities in the countryby 2030. The Minister ... Read more

Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari has said that use of steel and cement should be reduced in road construction without comprising on quality through innovation and research. Addressing 16th Annual Conference on “Road Development in India” he saidCNG, LNG and ethanol should be used for the road equipment machinery. The Minister emphasized  onimport substitution, cost effective, pollution free and indigenous methods and development of alternative fuel . Shri Gadkari said India with about 63 lakh kms of road network is the second largest road network in the world. He said road infrastructure plays a critical ... Read more