Nitin Gadkari Archives - National Times

05 Aug

Malvinder Singh Kang Urges Nitin Gadkari to Declare Banga–Naina Devi Route as National Highway

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Parliament from Sri Anandpur Sahib, Malvinder Singh Kang, on Wednesday met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari and strongly reiterated the long-pending demand to declare the Banga–Garhshankar–Sri Anandpur Sahib–Naina Devi Road as a National Highway. During the meeting, Kang discussed the strategic, religious and economic importance of the road and urged the Union Government to expedite the project. Kang said that the proposed National Highway is not merely a road infrastructure project but a lifeline for lakhs of people across the region. He pointed out that the…

31 Jul

Nitin Gadkari Takes Legal Route Over Online Claims Linking Him to E20 Fuel Policy

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Mumbai/New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has approached the Bombay High Court seeking action over what he describes as a campaign involving allegedly false and manipulated online content connecting him and his family with the government's E20 ethanol-blended petrol initiative. The legal move comes after a prolonged social media debate surrounding the fuel policy, with Gadkari alleging that artificial intelligence-generated videos, altered clips and misleading posts have been circulated to create a false narrative about his role in the programme. The minister's petition has named Meta Platforms, X Corp, Google and certain unidentified persons…

23 Jul

Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda Meets Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to Discuss State Infrastructure and Connectivity

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda held a courtesy meeting with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari at his residence in New Delhi to discuss infrastructure development and road connectivity across Haryana. During the interaction, Dhanda sought guidance on expanding highway networks to support educational institutions and improve overall accessibility for students, teachers, and commuters across the state. The discussion focused on the necessity of robust transport links to ensure seamless and safe travel for students residing in remote rural and urban areas to schools, colleges, and universities. Dhanda highlighted that the extensive network of…

11 Sep

India Explores Isobutanol Blend in Diesel After Ethanol Trials Fall Short: Gadkari

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New Delhi, September 11, 2025 – Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said the government is now testing isobutanol as an alternative for blending with diesel after earlier experiments with ethanol failed.Speaking at the India Sugar & Bio-Energy Conference on Thursday, Gadkari explained that attempts to mix 10 percent ethanol with diesel were unsuccessful, prompting a shift toward isobutanol, a derivative of ethanol. Meanwhile, the rollout of E20 petrol, which blends 20 percent ethanol with petrol, is progressing steadily across the country.The E20 mandate, first introduced at select fuel stations in April 2023, has expanded nationwide, and…

26 Jun

No Toll Tax for Two-Wheelers, Confirms Gadkari; FASTag-Based Annual Pass Coming from August 15

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New Delhi, June 26, 2025 — Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday dismissed media reports suggesting that the government is planning to impose toll taxes on two-wheeler vehicles. Calling the reports misleading, Gadkari clarified on X (formerly Twitter) that no such proposal has been made and the current exemption for two-wheelers at toll plazas will continue.“Some media outlets are spreading false news about toll tax on two-wheelers. There is no such plan. I condemn this kind of irresponsible journalism,” Gadkari stated firmly.The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) also issued a separate statement confirming that no toll is being considered…

09 Jun

Nitin Gadkari Says, “Highway Revolution Will Change India’s Map”, Major Road Projects Promise Faster Travel and Less Pollution

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New Delhi (National Times): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Sunday announced an ambitious roadmap for India's highway infrastructure, claiming that a network of new expressways and road corridors is set to cut travel times and transform the country’s connectivity dramatically. Speaking at an event in the capital, Gadkari highlighted that the government is undertaking rapid construction of high-speed highways across India, many of which will drastically reduce travel time between major cities. “We are building so many highways in Delhi that you will be able to reach Delhi to Dehradun in 2 hours, Delhi to…

17 Apr

Odisha to Get ‘America-Like’ Highways as Gadkari Unveils ₹4,000-Crore Projects

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Bhubaneswar, April 17, 2025: Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari unveiled a massive infrastructure push in Odisha, promising highways on par with American standards. At a public event in Baramunda, Bhubaneswar, Gadkari announced 19 new national highway projects worth ₹4,137 crore to improve connectivity and boost tourism.Gadkari said the Centre had already spent ₹60,000 crore on completed highway works in the state, with another ₹60,000 crore worth of projects in progress. He added that ₹75,000 crore in future projects had also been approved, taking the total investment close to ₹2 lakh crore.One of the highlights of the announcement was the…

26 Mar

India’s Road Network to Surpass US in Two Years: Nitin Gadkari

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New Delhi, March 26, 2025: Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced that India’s road network will be better than that of the United States within the next two years.Speaking at the Times Drive Auto Summit & Awards 2025, Gadkari expressed confidence in the rapid transformation of India’s highway infrastructure. "Earlier, I used to say that our highways would match those of the US, but now, I believe they will be even better," he stated.The minister also highlighted India’s push towards electric vehicle (EV) adoption, predicting that the country would surpass the US in EV manufacturing within…

11 Mar

Delhi to Amritsar in Just 4 Hours: New Expressway to Open in 3 Months

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New Delhi, March 11, 2025 – Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that the government will launch express highways within the next two to three months, cutting travel time between major cities, including a significant reduction on the Delhi-Amritsar route. Delhi-Amritsar in 4 Hours Currently, the road journey from Delhi to Amritsar takes around 8 hours. The new expressway will slash this time to just 4 hours, transforming connectivity between the national capital and Punjab’s cultural hub."In two to three months, travel time between Delhi and Amritsar will be halved. This will provide a huge boost to…