Page 10 - Latest Updates on Nitin Gadkari
NHAI debt stands at Rs 3.49 trillion: Nitin Gadkari informs Parliament
Nitin Gadkari said the fund required by NHAI for debt servicing in 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25 will be Rs 31,282 crore, Rs 31,909 crore and Rs 30,552 crore, respectively
 "NHAI debt stands at Rs 3.49 trillion: Nitin Gadkari informs Parliament")
Govt wants to end problem of long queues at toll plazas: Nitin Gadkari
The government is looking at new technologies to replace toll plazas in the country and the new system will be introduced in the next six months, Minister Nitin Gadkari informed the Rajya Sabha.
 "Govt wants to end problem of long queues at toll plazas: Nitin Gadkari")
Nitin Gadkari pulls up NHAI officials for not visiting project sites
The road transport and highways minister said that on Monday, he held a meeting with NHAI and NHIDCL officials on issues related to road projects in Assam
 "Nitin Gadkari pulls up NHAI officials for not visiting project sites")
Govt wants to introduce skybuses on select stretches of Delhi and Haryana
Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said that he wants to introduce skybuses on select stretches of Delhi and Haryana to reduce traffic and pollution.
After Covid setback, MSMEs owed Rs 10.7 trn in pending dues: Report
The share of micro and small enterprises stood at Rs 8.73 trillion, 80 per cent of the total pending amount
 "After Covid setback, MSMEs owed Rs 10.7 trn in pending dues: Report")
The missing link: India's EV revolution is waiting for charging stations
The scarcity and poor viability of charging stations remains a major obstacle to the government's green mobility ambitions
 "The missing link: India's EV revolution is waiting for charging stations")
More than 1.3 mn vehicles recalled in FY22 due to safety issues: Gadkari
He informed the House that 160,025 two-wheelers and 25,142 passenger cars were recalled till July 15 of current financial year.
 "More than 1.3 mn vehicles recalled in FY22 due to safety issues: Gadkari")
More than 1.3 million electric vehicles registered in country: Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said more than 13 lakh electric vehicles are registered in the country.
L&T Q1FY23 results: How the company performed in the last four quarters
Larsen & Toubro has seen a steady rise in net profits over the previous four quarters. Larsen & Toubro Q1FY23 results will be declared on Tuesday
 "L&T Q1FY23 results: How the company performed in the last four quarters")
Govt will tap capital markets to fund road projects: Nitin Gadkari
The minister further said despite fears of global recession, there is no problem in funding infrastructure sector projects.
Dwarka Expressway to be operational in 2023: Road transport minister
Delhi-Gurugram Expressway is a part of Delhi-Jaipur-Ahmedabad-Mumbai arm of Golden Quadrilateral
 "Dwarka Expressway to be operational in 2023: Road transport minister")
Nitin Gadkari says planning electric highway between Delhi, Mumbai
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said the government is planning to construct an electric highway between Delhi and Mumbai.
Impartial judicial system essential for free and fair democracy: Gadkari
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Sunday said an impartial and fair judicial system is necessary for a free and fair democracy
 "Impartial judicial system essential for free and fair democracy: Gadkari")
Green fuel will end need for petrol in India after five years: Gadkari
Union minister Nitin Gadkari has expressed confidence that green fuel will end the need for the use of petrol in vehicles in the country after five years
 "Green fuel will end need for petrol in India after five years: Gadkari")
Unleashing the ropeways
It is noteworthy that the government's vision of 'ropeways as transportation solutions' covers congested urban areas and river-crossings too
Govt mulls penalising companies for EV fire as voluntary recall begins
Nearly 7,000 e-two-wheelers taken off the roads; show-cause notice to companies sent based on findings of a report by a DRDO laboratory
 "Govt mulls penalising companies for EV fire as voluntary recall begins")
BNCAP decoded: Why new car safety ratings are important for India
BNCAP is the India equivalent of the Global New Car Assessment Programme (GNCAP)
 "BNCAP decoded: Why new car safety ratings are important for India")
Gadkari seeks environment ministry's approval to build wider hill roads
Accidents can be avoided in Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, says union minister
 "Gadkari seeks environment ministry's approval to build wider hill roads")
Six airbags to be made mandatory in eight-seater vehicles: Gadkari
The government will make it mandatory for carmakers to provide a minimum of six airbags in motor vehicles that can carry up to eight passengers for enhanced safety of occupants, Nitin Gadkari said
 "Six airbags to be made mandatory in eight-seater vehicles: Gadkari")
The race for price parity between EVs and conventional vehicles in India
Can the cost of EVs match that of conventional fuel-powered vehicles in a year? The road is long yet
 "The race for price parity between EVs and conventional vehicles in India")