Nitin Gadkari

June 18, 2025 3:48 PM

Gadkari announces ₹3,000 annual highway pass for non-commercial vehicles

The central government has announced the launch of FASTag-based Annual Passes for non-commercial vehicles, effective from August 15. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari made the announcement on Wednesday, describing the initiative as a move to enable “seamless and cost-effective travel across National Highways throughout the country.” The annual passes, priced at ₹3,000, will be valid for either one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips—whichever c...

May 27, 2025 10:57 AM

PM Modi wishes Nitin Gadkari on his birthday, praises ‘notable contributions’ in infrastructure

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended warm birthday greetings to Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, acknowledging his key contributions to India’s infrastructure development. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Birthday wishes to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, who is making notable contributions towards upgrading critical infrastructure in India. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life." Several senior leaders and cabinet colleagues al...

March 16, 2025 11:44 AM

Gadkari stresses need for education in Muslim community, slams caste politics

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday emphasised the crucial role of education in the upliftment of the Muslim community and strongly criticised the prevalence of caste-based politics in the country. Speaking at the convocation ceremony of the Central India Group of Institutions in Nagpur, Gadkari said that education is the cornerstone of development and social progress. He stressed that the Muslim community, in particular, needs to focus more on educational advancement. “In our society, ...

March 5, 2025 11:32 AM

Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Pralhad Joshi flag off hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck trials

In a significant move toward India's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday launched the trial run of the country’s first fleet of hydrogen-powered trucks, developed by Tata Motors. This milestone represents a major advancement in India's green energy transition, particularly in the transportation sector. Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, underscored hydrogen’s transformative potential in reducing ...

February 7, 2025 4:27 PM

Big relief on toll for national highways users coming soon: Nitin Gadkari

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said the Narendra Modi government will soon announce a major relief for commuters regarding the toll currently levied on vehicles plying on National Highways. He said that the government is working on a uniform toll policy to benefit national highway users. "Our research has been completed, and the scheme will be revealed soon," Gadkari said in an interview. The minister also mentioned that the government is working on implemen...

January 8, 2025 11:24 AM

Nitin Gadkari unveils ‘cashless treatment’ scheme for road accident victims

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced the launch of the "Cashless Treatment" scheme to provide financial aid to road accident victims. Under the scheme, the government will cover treatment costs of up to ₹1.5 lakh for seven days, provided the police are informed about the accident within 24 hours. Speaking at a meeting with state and union territory transport ministers at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, Gadkari also revealed an ex-gratia payment of ₹2 lakh for families of victims who lose th...

January 2, 2025 5:22 PM

Govt unveils Rs 1 lakh crore plan to transform Delhi’s infrastructure, reduce pollution: Gadkari

The Union government is set to implement infrastructure projects worth Rs 1 lakh crore to transform Delhi, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced on Thursday. Gadkari said, "I promise you that works worth Rs 1 lakh crore will be completed in the coming two years, which will change the face of entire Delhi. Under the Namami Gange scheme, we have launched initiatives to clean the Yamuna River and prevent sewage water from entering it. However, due to the Delhi gove...

December 11, 2024 8:14 PM

bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2024 kicks off with a grand opening

India’s premier construction, mining, and infrastructure trade fair, bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2024, opened with grandeur at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida. The event brought together top industry leaders, policymakers, and global delegates, setting a dynamic tone for India’s infrastructure growth story. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated the event by lighting the ceremonial lamp and unveiling the exhibition catalogue. In his keynote address, ...

December 11, 2024 10:29 AM

India’s logistics costs could drop to 9% in two years by optimizing fuel, road expenses: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, said on Tuesday that optimizing fuel and road expenses could lower India’s logistics cost to nine percent within two years. Addressing the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 in Jaipur, Gadkari emphasized that such measures would bolster Rajasthan's export competitiveness. “By reducing logistics costs from 16 percent to 9 percent, Rajasthan can bridge the 7 percent gap, making the state a strong player in the export m...

September 10, 2024 4:19 PM

India will soon be in a position to export Lithium-ion batteries: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced on Tuesday that India will soon be in a position to export lithium-ion batteries. Speaking at the 64th annual convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) in New Delhi, Gadkari expressed confidence in India's growing capability to manufacture and export these batteries worldwide. "I'm confident that soon we'll be exporting lithium-ion batteries to different parts of the world. Research is ongoing int...