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MSMEs must create 50 million jobs in 5 years, says Nitin Gadkari

Currently, micro, small and medium enterprises contribute 29 per cent to the country's gross domestic product and have created 11 crore jobs in recent years

Government to launch an e-commerce portal to help SMEs: Nitin Gadkari

The minister said MSME sector is likely to contribute 50 per cent to the total GDP in the next five years

Gadkari, Javadekar visit AIIMS to enquire about Arun Jaitley's health

According to sources, Jaitley is on life support system. A multidisciplinary team of doctors is consistently monitoring his condition

Will take concrete decision for timely payments to MSMEs: Nitin Gadkari

Promoting entrepreneurship was an important mission of the government, as without it we cannot become 5 trillion dollar economy, said Gadkari

Highway road map: Bidder selection criteria for BOT projects may ease

The revision or tweaking of documents for BOT becomes essential in the current scenario as the government moves the focus away from the HAM model

Plane carrying Gadkari, 158 others returns to bay after 'caution alert'

The aircraft returned to bay for requisite checks after the pilot observed a 'momentary caution message', the airline said

Nagpur-Delhi flight with Gadkari on board fails to take off due to glitch

Gadkari was scheduled to travel to Delhi from Nagpur in IndiGo's flight 6E-636 in the morning

Tribals need to be made self-reliant and self-sufficient: Nitin Gadkari

Gadkari assured that all possible help would be extended to the tribal community through his MSME Ministry

Gadkari unwell, has to sit during national anthem at public event

Gadkari was the guest of honour at the function, an aide of the senior BJP minister said

Delhi-Mumbai e-way: NHAI to execute project through 40 packages

Nine construction companies so far have bagged contracts for building the expressway, to be constructed at Rs 90,000 crore

LIC offering Rs 1.25 trillion by 2024 for highway projects, says Gadkari

The Minister said that the line of credit will be used to fund the ambitious Bharatmala project, the revised cost of which has reached Rs 8.41 trillion

After Neeraj Shekhar, a couple of BSP Rajya Sabha MPs may join BJP

Shekhar had quit the Rajya Sabha on Monday

Toll is my brainchild, people have to pay if they want good roads: Gadkari

If you want good services, you have to pay for it. Government does not have money, said Gadkari

Surplus sugar 'big problem', mills should produce ethanol instead: Gadkari

Gadkari was speaking at the 'Sugar Conference 2020', organised by the Maharashtra State Co-op Bank Ltd here

Nitin Gadkari assumes charge at Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for second time

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari took charge of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises on Tuesday.This is Gadkari's second consecutive term as Minister of Road Transport and Highways. He held the same portfolio during the first tenure of NDA government from 2014 to 2019.Gadkari affirmed the creation of employment opportunities and the implementation of policies that will facilitate financial reforms."The Ministry of Transport and Highways plays a vital role in the financial reforms of our country while generating employment opportunities. Our main focus will revolve around enhancing the growth rate of the country. Small scale industries will have further expansions. Second, the rural and agricultural economy will be renewed with a focus on producing job prospects," he said.He also emphasised upon the advancement of global export of Khadi Gram Udyog.Working extensively across the length and breadth of the country in constructing .

Govt eliminating red-tapism, no trust deficit with industry: Gadkari

Urging the industry to join hands in bringing innovative ways of financing, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Friday said there was no "trust deficit" between industry and the government, which has been constantly doing away with "red-tapism". Gadkari said the ban on the entry of corporates and private players in MSME sector has been lifted to pave way for formation of 700 clusters in order to reduce dependence on imports as well as for job creation. Addressing 100 CEOs from across the country in their first interaction with the new government at CII National Conference, the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Minister also said that to promote innovation a Bank of Idea and Innovation' was on the anvil. "There is no trust deficit between the government and industry. Government is very positive and has faith and trust in the industry. We are bringing improvements as per suggestions of industry and request for more recommendations. "Government is investor-friendly and wants to support ...

Govt looking to revive BOT model for road construction after 4-year gap

Getting back to BOT will see private investment coming in upfront and is expected to benefit the Centre as the exchequer will not have to pump in money in such projects

Gadkari promises Rs 15 trillion highway spending, revival of IL&FS projects

The minister said that the priority for him will be 'rolling out all stuck highway projects that include many of the IL&FS projects within 100 days'

Why giving Gadkari the MSME ministry may be a most inspired decision

The MSME sector, despite its potential, defies a single solution. Yet, there is no doubt that if India has any hope to get a strong handle for growth of employment, this is the sector to look to

Bringing heft to Modi's govt, Nitin Gadkari's challenges are manifold

Recognising his capacity to crack the whip, PM Modi has invited him back in the government