Nitin Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari warned government employees who are not working properly

The Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari pulled up government officers for a long delay in finishing a project.

Oct 29, 2020, 10:52 AM IST

Nitin Gadkari launches Khadi footwear, says people will like these products

The launch comes following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Vocal for local' initiative.

Oct 26, 2020, 16:29 PM IST

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to lay foundation stones of 9 NH projects worth over Rs 2752 cr in Tripura on October 27

"The projects will reduce travel time and maintenance cost of the vehicles and saving of fuel," said the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.

Oct 26, 2020, 15:46 PM IST

India’s first-ever high quality Khadi Fabric Footwear launched; to be available online

Available in a wide range of designs, colors and prints, these Khadi footwear have been designed to suit clothing for all purposes - formal, casual and festive occasions. 

Oct 21, 2020, 17:58 PM IST

Special report: India's 'Operation Zojila' against China

The Zojila tunnel under the Zojila pass is a 14.2 km long road tunnel. It is in the Himalayas, between Sonamarg and Dras city in Kargil district of the Indian Union Territory of Ladakh. Experts believe that the Zojila Tunnel will also give India a strategic advantage against China.

Oct 15, 2020, 21:10 PM IST

After Atal Tunnel, the work of Zojila Tunnel starts to connect Kargil to Srinagar

The Zojila tunnel under the Zojila pass, is a 14.2 km long road tunnel. It is in the Himalayas, between Sonamarg and Dras city in Kargil district of the Indian Union Territory of Ladakh.

Oct 15, 2020, 13:32 PM IST

Zozila Tunnel: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to initiate first blasting of tunnel connecting Srinagar and Leh

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari will initiate the first blasting for Zozila Tunnel, which will provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Leh, on Thursday.

Oct 15, 2020, 10:30 AM IST

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to initiate first blasting of Zozila Tunnel on October 15, know its salient features

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone at Leh and commenced the work on May 19, 2018.

Oct 14, 2020, 21:43 PM IST

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurates, lays foundation stone for 8 NH projects in Kerala

Nitin Gadkari informed that 35,000 km of National Highways are being developed as a part of Bharatmala Pariyojana in the country. 

Oct 14, 2020, 00:18 AM IST

Monsoon Session may conclude tomorrow amid surge in COVID-19 cases among MPs

The Monsoon Session of Parliament began on September 14, and witnessed passage of several bills in both Houses, including those which sought to replace ordinances issued recently. 

Sep 22, 2020, 20:19 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi likely to hold COVID-19 review meet with Chief Ministers on Sept 23

Chief ministers of Maharashtra, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh are among the seven states whose Chief Ministers will attend the review meet with the Prime Minister. 

Sep 20, 2020, 12:28 PM IST

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari tests COVID-19 positive, isolates himself

The Minister of Road Transport and Highways has requested everyone who has come in his contact to follow required protocols.

Sep 16, 2020, 21:53 PM IST

Big news for MSME sector! Government aiming to create 5 crore additional jobs

Gadkari said, government aims to enhance MSME contribution to GDP from about 30 percent to 50 percent.

Sep 10, 2020, 10:45 AM IST

Aatmnirbhar Bharat scheme: Centre released Rs 10,039 crore during COVID-19 period

The Ministry also said that another sum of Rs 2,475 crore is being processed and is likely to be released soon.

Sep 10, 2020, 01:14 AM IST

Skilled manpower is a must to make India a manufacturing hub, says Nitin Gadkari

Gadkari said that manufacturing sector contributes around 22 to 24% in the GDP of the country 

Aug 31, 2020, 16:57 PM IST

Nitin Gadkari calls for adopting advanced models, use of biofuel, electricity, CNG in public transport

Gadkari said that loss in bus service is about Rs 60 crore per year, which can be saved by converting buses into CNG. 

Aug 25, 2020, 00:21 AM IST

Nitin Gadkari to lay foundation stone, inaugurate 35 highway projects worth over Rs 9400 cr in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan will also preside over the virtual function.

Aug 24, 2020, 00:07 AM IST

Maharashtra pattern 'Jal Kranti' can change farmers' fate, fast-track highways network: Nitin Gadkari

'Jal Kranti', a brainchild of the Road Transport, Highways, and MSME Minister Gadkari, entails excavation or dredging of ponds in drought-prone areas to ensure rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater. 

Aug 21, 2020, 02:02 AM IST

India’s target is to become a manufacturing hub of construction equipments in the world: Nitin Gadkari

Gadkari assured the stakeholders to extend all possible support in developing technology centres in India. 

Aug 18, 2020, 17:31 PM IST

Nitin Gadkari chairs meeting on infrastructure, pending highway projects, several Modi Cabinet ministers attend

Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari chaired a Group on Infrastructure meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday via webcast.

Jul 07, 2020, 17:12 PM IST