Page 31 - Latest Updates on Nitin Gadkari
Vehicle scrap policy soon; roads building worth Rs 15 trn in 2 yrs: Gadkari
The much-awaited vehicle scrappage policy is awaiting final clearance from the Union Cabinet
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Gadkari sets road construction target for next two years at Rs 15 trillion
Directs officers to finalise auto scrapping policy quickly
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Coronavirus update: India cases cross 52k; public transport may start soon
It's already May, and parts of the country hit 40 degrees Celsius a few days ago, making situations worse for people living in cramped quarters to stay indoors
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Market Ahead, May 7: Top factors that could guide markets today
Hindustan Unilever will be in focus today as UK-based GSK will offload shares worth Rs 26,000 crore in the FMGC major
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Covid-19 outbreak: Public transport may resume soon, says Nitin Gadkari
He, however, cautioned over maintaining social distance and adopting all safety measures like hand washing, sanitizing, face masks, etc while operating buses and cars
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Govt mulling introduction of import substitution policy, says Gadkari
The Minister for MSME and Road Transport and Highways said a policy on import substitution is being thought of in the wake of the economic situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sell unsold units at 'no-profit-no-loss' to boost liquidity: Nitin Gadkari
The outbreak of coronavirus disease has impacted the real estate sector, which was already reeling from the demand slowdown, the road, transport and highways minister said
Nitin Gadkari asks states and UTs to speed up road construction
During a videoconferencing meeting with states and UTs, Gadkari called for urgent action to unblock inter-state truck and lorry traffic for smooth movement of essential goods
Uddhav praises Gadkari for asking state govts to complete road projects
There have been numerous gazette notifications from Gadkari's ministry on land acquisition and other related issues to expedite work on national highways, bridges and flyovers
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It's time to convert 'hatred' for China into economic opportunity: Gadkari
Interacting with overseas Indian students via video conferencing, Gadkari said, "All the world now, they have hatred for China. Is it possible for us to convert it into an opportunity for India."
Working on Rs 1 trn fund for MSMEs to provide liquidity: Nitin Gadkari
Move may see Govt tap into Rs. 80,000 crore worth of ESIC funds
Govt to set up Rs 1-trn fund to clear pending MSME payments: Gadkari
He said the proposal may be placed before the Cabinet for approval once the finance ministry gives its go-ahead
Gadkari hints at further easing of Covid-19 lockdown in next 15 days
Calls for decentralisation of industrial activity, says relaxation in Delhi and Mumbai it could be difficult
Lockdown 2.0: Our targets for project award won't decline, says Gadkari
In an interview to Megha Manchanda, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari says he is optimistic about the sector meeting its project execution target in a time-bound manner
Covid-19 lockdown relaxation: NHAI resumes toll collection from today
NHAI had suspended toll collection on all national highways after the 21-day nationwide lockdown was announced on March 24 to ease emergency services in view of the coronavirus outbreak
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Covid-19 lockdown 2.0: Need govt support to keep units open, say MSMEs
On Tuesday, MSME Minister Nitin Gadkari had stated during a meeting that unpaid dues of MSMEs at the central and the state levels will be released at the earliest.
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Liquidity infusion, e-project award top RoadMin revival plan after lockdown
The government will give thrust to the use of technology for speeding up project awards, so that the impact of time lapsed due to the coronavirus disease crisis can be minimised
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Covid-19 woes: Allow limited activity in select sectors, DPIIT tells govt
The exit plan from the lockdown is recommended after getting suggestions from a detailed interaction with various states and industry bodies, the letter said.
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PMO asks ministers to file daily report on steps taken to curb virus impact
These ministers are instructed to work as a bridge between the Centre and the States, said a report
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Firms owe Rs 6 trn to MSMEs; govt to address issue soon: Gadkari
The minister announced that the government will revamp the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) within three months and make it more export-oriented.
