Nitin Gadkari calls for climate-resilient hill roads, pushes advanced landslide mitigation measures

April 30, 2026 6:49 PM

Nitin Gadkari calls for climate-resilient hill roads, pushes advanced landslide mitigation measures

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday stressed the urgent need for climate-resilient road infrastructure in the Himalayan region, highlighting the growing challenges posed by landslides, extreme weather, and fragile terrain. Addressing a workshop on “Landslide Mitigation Measures for Resilient Hill Roads” at Bharat Mandapam, Gadkari said developing safe and durable road networks in hilly areas remains complex due to slope instability, cloudbursts, earthquakes,...

Nitin Gadkari reviews highway projects in Karnataka, Kerala; stresses quality, speed and monsoon readiness

April 27, 2026 10:31 PM

Nitin Gadkari reviews highway projects in Karnataka, Kerala; stresses quality, speed and monsoon readiness

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday conducted a detailed review of National Highway projects in Karnataka and Kerala, emphasising strict quality standards, timely execution and preparedness ahead of the upcoming monsoon season. The review meeting, held in New Delhi, was attended by Ministers of State Harsh Malhotra and Ajay Tamta, along with senior officials from the National Highways Authority of India, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, and project...

Adopt Sustainable Technologies for Future Infrastructure: Gadkari

April 10, 2026 4:14 PM

Adopt Sustainable Technologies for Future Infrastructure: Gadkari

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Friday called for greater adoption of alternative fuels and innovative technologies in the construction sector, stressing the need for sustainable and cost-effective infrastructure development. Addressing the 17th CIDC Vishwakarma Awards and Exhibition ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ in the national capital, the Minister highlighted the role of innovation, entrepreneurship, science and technology in driving growth. He said that continuous...

NHAI’s 4 Guinness World Records reflects India’s rising engineering excellence: Minister

January 21, 2026 3:12 PM

NHAI’s 4 Guinness World Records reflects India’s rising engineering excellence: Minister

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) creating four Guinness World Records — enabled by advanced technology and stringent quality standards — reflects India’s rising engineering excellence and execution capability, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said. The NHAI this month successfully created four Guinness World Records in its ongoing construction work on the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor of National Highway-544G. "Under the visionary leadership of Prime Mi...

Nitin Gadkari highlights bio-bitumen as key to turning farm waste into national resource

January 8, 2026 11:11 AM

Nitin Gadkari highlights bio-bitumen as key to turning farm waste into national resource

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday underscored the potential of agricultural waste to be transformed into a valuable national resource, describing bio-bitumen as a transformative step towards achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. He said the innovation would not only strengthen India’s road infrastructure but also promote sustainable and environmentally responsible growth. Speaking at CSIR’s Technology Transfer Ceremony titled “From Farm Residu...

Gadkari inspects Vadodara–Mumbai expressway work, orders strict quality standards and safety measures

November 28, 2025 1:06 AM

Gadkari inspects Vadodara–Mumbai expressway work, orders strict quality standards and safety measures

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Thursday inspected Package 6 and Package 7 of the Greenfield Vadodara–Mumbai Expressway, a key segment of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway corridor. Accompanied by senior officials from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Gadkari reviewed the construction progress of the two packages. He instructed teams to maintain strict quality standards, ensure timely executi...

Nitin Gadkari stresses people-centric infrastructure; 670 roadside amenities developed nationwide

October 28, 2025 9:55 PM

Nitin Gadkari stresses people-centric infrastructure; 670 roadside amenities developed nationwide

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday underscored that the future of India’s infrastructure development must be people-centric, ensuring comfort, convenience, and sustainability for citizens. Addressing the CII National Conference on “Future of Smart Roads - Safety, Sustainability and Resilience” in New Delhi, he said that infrastructure should be guided by the three key pillars - People, Prosperity, and Planning. Highlighting the government’s commitmen...

Nitin Gadkari stresses need for innovative ship financing at India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai

October 27, 2025 10:19 PM

Nitin Gadkari stresses need for innovative ship financing at India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday addressed the India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, where he underscored the importance of adopting innovative financial models to accelerate growth in India’s maritime sector. Speaking on the theme “Innovative Mechanisms for Ship Financing,” Gadkari called for greater private sector participation and creative funding strategies to strengthen India’s maritime infrastructure and competitiveness. Highlighting that India...

Nitin Gadkari inaugurates, lays foundation stones for national highway projects worth Rs 2,000 crore in Puducherry

October 13, 2025 10:12 PM

Nitin Gadkari inaugurates, lays foundation stones for national highway projects worth Rs 2,000 crore in Puducherry

Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for three major National Highway projects worth over ₹2,000 crore in Puducherry, marking a significant step toward improving regional connectivity and easing traffic congestion in the Union Territory. The event was attended by Lt. Governor K. Kailashnathan, Chief Minister N. Rangaswamy, Union Minister L. Murugan, state ministers, MPs, MLAs, and senior officials. The projects inc...

President, PM and Union Ministers extend wishes to new Vice President Radhakrishnan

September 10, 2025 10:50 AM

President, PM and Union Ministers extend wishes to new Vice President Radhakrishnan

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and several Union Ministers on Tuesday congratulated C.P. Radhakrishnan on being elected as the Vice President of India. In a post on X, President Murmu said: “Congratulations to Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan on being elected as the Vice President of India! Your decades of rich experience in public life will contribute significantly to the nation’s progress. I extend my best wishes to you for a successful and im...