Page 29 - Latest Updates on Nitin Gadkari
Gadkari to lay foundation stones for Rs 20,000-cr projects in Haryana
The projects for laying foundation stone include 227 km 6-lane access controlled Greenfield expressway from Ismailpur to Narnaul on NH 152D in 8 packages costing Rs 8,650 crore
 "Gadkari to lay foundation stones for Rs 20,000-cr projects in Haryana")
Chambal Expressway to be game changer for MP, UP, Rajasthan: Gadkari
The project will also provide cross-connectivity with the Golden Quadrilateral's Delhi-Kolkata corridor, North-South Corridor, East-West Corridor and Delhi-Mumbai -Expressway
 "Chambal Expressway to be game changer for MP, UP, Rajasthan: Gadkari")
Look beyond metros, set up new industries in Tier-II, III cities: Gadkari
Gadkari also said that Indian origin companies vying for global success is the way forward towards fulfilling PM's dream of Atma Nirbhar Bharat
 "Look beyond metros, set up new industries in Tier-II, III cities: Gadkari")
India needs FDI worth Rs 50-60 trn to boost Covid-19 hit economy: Gadkari
Economic activities have been significantly disrupted in the wake of the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns that were in place to curb spreading of infections
India to ban Chinese firms from highway projects, including JVs: Gadkari
Gadakri also said the government will ensure that Chinese investors are not entertained in various sectors like MSMEs
India-China tensions: No arbitrary stopping of goods at ports, says Gadkari
There are reports that customs authorities at Chennai and Vishakhapatnam ports are conducting extra scrutiny of consignments from China
Create infrastructure in UP, Bihar to decongest Mumbai: Sena slams Gadkari
Mumbai has been significantly contributing to the national treasury, but it has "not got the due share of financial assistance from the Centre" in the battle against Covid-19, it claimed
 "Create infrastructure in UP, Bihar to decongest Mumbai: Sena slams Gadkari")
Gadkari asks govt to allow export as PPE production hits 800K units a day
The recommendations from the report Improving Economic Dynamism and Accelerating MSME Growth are likely to help MSMEs 'Survive, Revive, Thrive and Sustain'
India's internal and external security priority of Modi govt, says Gadkari
He also said that the work the BJP dispensation has done during its six-year rule, could not be done in the previous 50-60 years
Gadkari launches credit guarantee scheme worth Rs 20,000 cr for MSMEs
The scheme seeks to extend support to the promoters of the operational MSMEs that are stressed and have become NPAs as on April 30, 2020
India will be a manufacturing hub for electric vehicles in 5 years: Gadkari
The road transport minister stated that global businesses are looking at possibilities outside China
The Fastag track could be key to the government's ambitious programme
Investment in public infrastructure will be essential to pull the economy out of the massive downturn the pandemic has imposed
 "The Fastag track could be key to the government's ambitious programme")
Centre relaxes payment mechanism for govt-funded highway contracts
Contractors to be given funds every month
 "Centre relaxes payment mechanism for govt-funded highway contracts")
NHAI revamp in the offing; large-scale reforms needed: Nitin Gadkari
The total length of National Highways at present is abut 150,000 km, about 2 per cent of the length of all the roads, but they carry about 40 per cent of the total traffic
Scientists in India working to develop vaccine to combat Covid-19: Gadkari
The minister was addressing MSME and Infrastructure-Paving the growth path in Post-COVID World event
Gadkari bats to exclude bio-stimulant industry from strict license norms
Industry divided over move to include it under Fertilizer Control Order, with some wanting fewer clearances, others, no control at all
 "Gadkari bats to exclude bio-stimulant industry from strict license norms")
Not in favour of reduction in minimum support price for crops: Gadkari
In an official statement, the minister went on to assert that he himself was present when increase in minimum support price was announced, hence there was no question of him standing for MSP reduction
 "Not in favour of reduction in minimum support price for crops: Gadkari")
MSP for agri crops too high compared to global, market price: Nitin Gadkari
The government provided Rs 6,000 crore subsidy to export 6 million tonnes of sugar as the country is surplus in the sweetener, Gadkari said
 "MSP for agri crops too high compared to global, market price: Nitin Gadkari")
Covid-19: Govt extends validity of motor vehicle documents till Sept 30
Earlier, the Centre through an advisory on March 30 announced the extension of the validity of fitness, permit (all types), driving license, registration, or any other concerned document till June 30
 "Covid-19: Govt extends validity of motor vehicle documents till Sept 30")
'Experts want steps to build globally competitive India'
The call for self-reliant India conveys reducing our dependence on others for goods, services, or even investment
