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Hindustan Times
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Himachal CM meets Shah, seeks liberal support from Centre in relief works
Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday met Union home minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and requested liberal support from the central government for relief and restoration works for the damage occurring in the state following the flash floods and cloudbursts during the monsoon season. Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder SIngh Sukhu meets Union minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Tuesday. (PTI) Sukhu apprised Shah regarding the losses incurred by Himachal Pradesh due to flash floods and cloudbursts. Sukhu shared that precious lives have been lost and key infrastructure, including roads, bridges, buildings, irrigation schemes, water supply schemes and electricity supply systems had been severely affected during this disaster. Sukhu added that the state government was making every effort to provide relief to the affected people through the state disaster response fund (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF). However, due to the repeated occurrence of such disasters, it had become increasingly difficult for the state to undertake restoration works and rebuild infrastructure with its limited resources. Sukhu pointed out that the existing guidelines fixed by the central government regarding the sanctioning of relief and restoration activities were inadequate, considering the difficult topographical conditions of the state. He strongly urged for amendments in the existing norms, specifically raising the current limit from 10% to 30% , which would provide significant support to the state in its relief and restoration efforts. The Union home minister assured the Chief Minister of all possible assistance to the state. Sukhu calls on Gadkari, seeks support for reconstruction of damaged roads Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday called on Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari at New Delhi and sought support for repair and reconstruction of and repair of roads damaged due to recent rainfall and flash floods in the state. He also urged for including a few roads in PM Gati Shakti Yojana. Sukhu also updated the Union minister about the delays in National Highway projects due to various reasons and requested to address these at the earliest and to start construction works on the same at the earliest. The chief minister also stressed upon adopting tunneling in the NH road projects and discussed regarding the roads of strategic importance which have been already raised with the defence ministry and urged for speedy action on them. He also urged for sanctioning more ropeway projects for the state to ease traffic congestion. The Union minister assured of all possible assistance to the state and gave necessary directions to the officers. Sukhu for creation of Green Fund Himachal CM met Dr Arvind Panagariya, chairman 16th Finance Commission, on Tuesday and sought the panel's co-operation for strengthening the economic condition of the state. He also requested the commission for the creation of a separate 'Green Fund' with an earmarked annual allocation for hill states. Sukhu added that this issue was discussed with the prime minister too, a statement from the state government said. Asserting the Himachal government was following the path of fiscal prudence, he claimed it was achieving sustainable development goals well, and called upon the panel to support the state in its recommendations in view of its financial condition in the aftermath of damage caused by flash floods. Pointing out the much higher expenditure incurred in a hill state compared to other states, Sukhu said that devolution to a hill state should be at least twice than their share of population. He requested for continuation of Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) keeping in view topographical disadvantages and limited scope for raising revenue. He added that the state is facing a financial crisis because of steep tapering of RDG by the 15th Finance Commission. The Chief minister also apprised the chairman about the suggestions made by the state for disaster management, relief from debt trap, grant to local bodies and state specific grants. He urged for accepting the suggestions as recommended. Dr Arvind Panagariya assured of all possible assistance to the state. Himachal Panchayati raj minister to meet Union minister Gadkari Panchayati Raj minister Anirudh Singh on Tuesday said he will meet Union minister Nitin Gadkari on July 19 and raise public grievances related to the four-laning projects. 'I have been receiving regular complaints from the public about damages caused to their homes, land and farms due to highway widening works. Even Anurag Thakur has expressed concern, and I noticed that Nitin Gadkari himself seems to be receiving a wave of complaints online. I will seek an appointment with him and present a detailed report on the state of NH four-laning projects in Himachal,' said Singh. He is also running an online campaign of 'Justice for Himachal'. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Singh said, 'I myself tagged the Prime Minister and the Union minister in posts where people were seen submerged in water or walking through flooded sections. After these posts gained attention, central officers visited the site and got the matter rectified.'Earlier this month, Anirudh was booked for assaulting NHAI officials after a 5-storey building collapsed in Shimla's Bhattakufer on June 30. Anirudh pledges to donate organs Singh pledged to donate his organs, becoming part of an organ donation campaign initiated by Dr Puneet Mahajan of IGMC Shimla's surgery department. 'While we take great care of our bodies in life, the true meaning of life is to ensure our organs help someone after death. Whether it's the liver, cornea, or any transplantable organ it can give not just one person, but an entire family, a new lease of life,' Singh said.
Hans India
15-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
HP CM calls on Nitin Gadkari, seeks repair of flash flood-damaged roads
New Delhi: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday called on Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari here and apprised him of the massive damages caused by flash floods in the state. CM Sukhu sought support for the repair and reconstruction of damaged roads. He also urged for inclusion of a few roads in the PM Gati Shakti Yojana. He also updated the Union Minister about the delays in National Highway (NH) projects due to various reasons and requested early redressal. The Chief Minister also stressed on adopting tunnelling in the NH road projects and discussed the roads of strategic importance, which have already been raised with the Defence Ministry and urged for speedy action on them. He also urged the Union Minister to sanction more ropeway projects for the state to ease traffic congestion. The Union Minister assured of all possible assistance to the state and gave necessary directions to the officers. Earlier, the Chief Minister met the 16th Finance Commission Chairperson, Arvind Panagariya and sought cooperation for strengthening the financial condition of the state. CM Sukhu said Himachal Pradesh has been following the path of fiscal prudence and is one of the best-performing states in the country on various parameters, including Sustainable Development Goals. The Chief Minister urged the commission to support the state in its recommendations, keeping in view its financial condition. He said hill states incur a much higher expenditure as compared to other states, and added that devolution to a hill state should be at least twice their share of the population. He requested for continuation of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG), keeping in view topographical disadvantages and limited scope for raising revenue. CM Sukhu added that the state is facing a financial crisis because of the steep tapering of RDGs by the 15th Finance Commission.
Economic Times
26-06-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
We aim to cut cost of logistics to 9% of GDP: Nitin Gadkari
New Delhi: A combination of expressways, economic corridors, digital tolling and green fuel adoption has helped significantly reduce logistics costs in the country, setting the stage for India's next growth phase, road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari said on the ET Edge SCM Fest 2025, Gadkari emphasised the pivotal role of logistics in the country's economic trajectory and that logistics costs have already come down to 10% of GDP from 16%. "Our target is to bring logistics costs into single digits, around 9% by the end of this year," he said. According to Gadkari, logistics cost reductions aren't just macroeconomic indicators. They translate directly into on-the-ground benefits for exporters, small businesses, and job seekers. "Turnaround times at ports are down by 45%, and transport costs have dropped by 25%. This is especially transformative for our MSMEs, who now face fewer barriers to competing globally," he said. Highlighting the government's continued investments in modern infrastructure, Gadkari said his ministry has moved from manual toll booths to FASTag. "Now, we're building digital tolling systems that eliminate the need for physical stops altogether," he said. "This not only reduces fuel waste but also cuts travel time and improves efficiency across the board." Reiterating India's decisive shift towards clean energy in transportation and logistics, the minister reaffirmed the government's commitment to reducing dependence on fossil fuels. "India will become a net energy exporter within the next seven years, driven by ethanol, biofuels, green hydrogen, and electric mobility," he said. Elaborating on the multimodal connectivity, Gadkari said the government is actively working to align national highways with port infrastructure, ensuring seamless connectivity while also building multi-modal logistics hubs in places like Jogighopa in Assam, Nagpur in Maharashtra, and Katra in Jammu and Kashmir under the PM Gati Shakti Yojana. "This will drastically reduce cargo handling times and improve freight movement across rail, road, and sea," he added. Talking about the reduced travel time between important cities due to development of high-speed corridors and expressways, Gadkari said by December this year, the travel time from Delhi to major cities such as Dehradun, Jaipur, Chandigarh, and Katra will reduce significantly. "These are not just roads. They are economic arteries that will carry the lifeblood of trade and development across the nation," he said. Highlighting India's rise as a global automobile leader, Gadkari said the industry is now valued at ₹22 lakh crore, ranking third in the world, behind only the US and China. "Electric vehicles have vast potential for export. They're not just part of our Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, they are integral to our economic and environmental strategy," he said. "We are not just building infrastructure, we are building the future of India to help India become Atmanirbhar," the minister said.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
We aim to cut cost of logistics to 9% of GDP: Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari says logistics costs in India are decreasing. The cost is now 10% of GDP. The target is to reach 9% by year-end. Reduced turnaround times at ports and transport costs are helping MSMEs. The government is investing in digital tolling systems and clean energy. Multimodal logistics hubs are being built under PM Gati Shakti Yojana. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Popular in Economy 1. Icra retains FY26 GDP forecast at 6.2% New Delhi: A combination of expressways, economic corridors , digital tolling and green fuel adoption has helped significantly reduce logistics costs in the country, setting the stage for India's next growth phase, road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari said on the ET Edge SCM Fest 2025, Gadkari emphasised the pivotal role of logistics in the country's economic trajectory and that logistics costs have already come down to 10% of GDP from 16%. "Our target is to bring logistics costs into single digits, around 9% by the end of this year," he to Gadkari, logistics cost reductions aren't just macroeconomic indicators. They translate directly into on-the-ground benefits for exporters, small businesses, and job seekers. "Turnaround times at ports are down by 45%, and transport costs have dropped by 25%. This is especially transformative for our MSMEs, who now face fewer barriers to competing globally," he the government's continued investments in modern infrastructure, Gadkari said his ministry has moved from manual toll booths to FASTag . "Now, we're building digital tolling systems that eliminate the need for physical stops altogether," he said. "This not only reduces fuel waste but also cuts travel time and improves efficiency across the board." Reiterating India's decisive shift towards clean energy in transportation and logistics, the minister reaffirmed the government's commitment to reducing dependence on fossil fuels. "India will become a net energy exporter within the next seven years, driven by ethanol, biofuels, green hydrogen, and electric mobility," he on the multimodal connectivity , Gadkari said the government is actively working to align national highways with port infrastructure, ensuring seamless connectivity while also building multi-modal logistics hubs in places like Jogighopa in Assam, Nagpur in Maharashtra, and Katra in Jammu and Kashmir under the PM Gati Shakti Yojana "This will drastically reduce cargo handling times and improve freight movement across rail, road, and sea," he about the reduced travel time between important cities due to development of high-speed corridors and expressways, Gadkari said by December this year, the travel time from Delhi to major cities such as Dehradun, Jaipur, Chandigarh, and Katra will reduce significantly. "These are not just roads. They are economic arteries that will carry the lifeblood of trade and development across the nation," he India's rise as a global automobile leader, Gadkari said the industry is now valued at ₹22 lakh crore, ranking third in the world, behind only the US and China. "Electric vehicles have vast potential for export. They're not just part of our Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, they are integral to our economic and environmental strategy," he said. "We are not just building infrastructure, we are building the future of India to help India become Atmanirbhar," the minister said.
