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The Hindu
7 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Naidu urges Gadkari to give speedy clearance to Vizag and Vijayawada metro rail projects
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has requested Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari to give speedy clearance to the Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada metro rail projects, while promising to do what all is required from the State for the smooth implementation of the highway projects. The State government would ensure that land acquisition issues did not hamper the road projects that were crucial for development, Mr. Naidu told Mr. Gadkari, while thanking him for sanctioning eight road projects, including a greenfield highway between Hyderabad and Vijayawada, the total cost of which was about ₹27,000 crore. Addressing a meeting where Mr. Gadkari virtually laid foundation for 27 road projects and inaugurated two projects on Saturday, Mr. Naidu said he was happy that the Union Minister agreed to recommend the sanction of an Outer Ring Road (ORR) around Amaravati. He suggested that a bullet train linking Amaravati with Hyderabad, Chennai and Bengaluru would connect the huge population in those States. Mr. Naidu said road projects costing more than ₹70,000 crore were in various stages of execution in Andhra Pradesh, and emphasis had been laid on the construction of sea and airports in order to provide the best logistics facilities. Mr. Naidu said he was impressed by Mr. Gadkari's dynamism in giving tangible shape to the highway projects that involved huge investments, and expressed confidence that under his leadership, the length of the national highways being built in a day would reach 50 km from the present 37 km. The Chief Minister said that Mr. Gadkari had played a key role in the construction of the Polavaram project when he was the Union Minister for Water Resources. Mr. Gadkari said in his speech earlier that Mr. Naidu's vision to link the Godavari, the Krishna and the Penna was commendable, insisting that this project had the potential to take water from there to as far as the tail-end areas in Tamil Nadu. Union Ministers K. Rammohan Naidu, Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar and Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan, Ministers B.C. Janardhan Reddy and Y. Satya Kumar, and MPs Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, Kesineni Sivanath, Daggubati Purandeswari and Vallabhaneni Balashowry were among those present.
The Hindu
03-08-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
India's logistics cost will be down to less than 10% by December: Gadkari
Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari on Saturday (August 2, 2025) expressed confidence that India's cost of logistics would come down to less than 10% by the end of December. The lesser the logistics cost, the more competitive would be the Indian economy to take on China and the U.S., Mr. Gadkari said. China's logistics cost was about 8% and that of the U.S. 12%. To reduce the cost of logistics, Mr. Gadkari said, the required transition from fossil fuels to electric mobility and biofuels was being made at a brisk pace, while developing the pan- India highway network, and sea ports, given the fact that water was the most economical mode of transport. Speaking after virtually laying foundation for 27 road projects and inaugurating two other projects costing about ₹5,235 crore in Andhra Pradesh, Mr. Gadkari said water, power, transportation and communications were crucial for the development of any country, and a glaring example was the U.S., the reason for whose prosperity was undeniably its superior roads. Keeping this in view, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways gave top priority to building highways that not only provide faster means of transportation but were also safe. Also, he stressed the importance of constructing sea ports, making due mention of the fact that apart from the major port in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh had a string of ports coming up along its 1,000-km-long coast with the support of Centre in tune with the priority attached by it to developing multi modal logistics hubs. Mr. Gadkari said the transport sector was in for a significant transition from the usage of conventional fuels to more of blending them with ethanol and isobutanol across the spectrum of vehicles. Even blending hydrogen with biofuels was being experimented, and that the day when all these became a reality was not far away. Also, airplanes would sooner than later start flying with ethanol as a fuel. Apart from the above road projects, the Union Minister sanctioned a greenfield highway between Hyderabad and Vijayawada, and widening the existing one to six lanes, widening of Vijayawada to Machilipatnam highway to six lanes, and four-laning of Guntur-Vinukonda highway, Guntur-Nizampatnam, Akiveedu-Digamarru, Pedana-Lakshmipuram, and Muddanur-Kadapa highways. Mr. Gadkari said the number of road accidents was quite high in A.P. as indicated by a safety audit done by the Ministry on 100 highways, and told Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan to duly focus on reducing them by making plans at the district level.
Fashion Value Chain
25-07-2025
- Health
- Fashion Value Chain
Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon'ble Union Minister, to Address Vimarsh, India's Premiere Conclave on Science and Research to Encourage Collaboration
Indias research and development (R&D) sector is experiencing a period of significant growth, buoyed by the governments increasing focus and strategic initiatives to foster a robust ecosystem for scientific and biomedical innovation. While challenges persist, particularly in mobilizing research from lab to market and ensuring consistent private sector engagement, the commitment to long-term R&D is stronger than ever. Recognizing the need to further cultivate dedicated motivators, engaged researchers, clinicians, and entrepreneurs, and to strengthen collaborative frameworks, the i3 Summit aims to build upon these foundational efforts. Honourable Shri Nitin Gadkari to deliver special address at i3 Summit – Vimarsh, BFI As a sincere and proactive endeavor to further this progress, Indias leading catalyst, Blockchain For Impact (BFI) announces the inaugural edition of Indias conclave on science and biomedical innovation, the i3 Summit – Vimarsh. To be addressed by Hon'ble Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, as the Chief Guest, and inaugurated by Padma Shri Dr. Balram Bhargava, Vimarsh will empower scientists and entrepreneurs to develop new ideas, connect with industry leaders and peers, and build pioneering solutions. Padma Shri Dr. Balram Bhargava is renowned for his immense contributions, including the development of indigenous COVAXIN vaccine during the pandemic, Padma Shri Dr Balram Bhargava said, 'The i3 Summit – Vimarsh represents a vital confluence for Indias brightest minds. It is through platforms such as this, where collective intellect and shared purpose converge, that we will accelerate our nations progress in medical research and innovation, delivering impactful solutions for all.' Sandeep Nailwal, Philanthropist & Founder, Blockchain for Impact (BFI), and Co-founder & CEO of the Polygon Foundation said, 'I am deeply passionate about advancing science and biomedical innovation in India, to solve critical healthcare issues. This conclave is my sincere effort to encourage collaboration where the brightest scientific minds can come together and learn from each other. I am deeply committed to promoting ease of scientific research and biomedical innovation in India.' Blockchain For Impact (BFI) Blockchain For Impact (BFI) was set up during the second wave of the COVID pandemic in India. As the worlds most transparent healthcare fund, BFI initially worked towards strengthening the Indian healthcare system. However, after the COVID wave, the focus shifted towards fostering research and innovation. BFI aims to utilize and leverage the skills, commitment, and technology in the country to address current challenges and future gaps. Geared around health, BFI-BIOME Virtual Network has been established with the aim to bring institutes, incubators, research networks, medical sector and companies under one umbrella to foster collaboration in translational biomedical research. With a commitment to R&D in India, the BFI-BIOME Virtual Network Program is bringing together relevant stakeholders to discuss, identify, collaborate and innovate in the biomedical sector and expedite development of therapies, diagnostics, medical devices and other healthcare products. BFI is steadfast in its mission to enhance the well-being of marginalized communities across diverse public healthcare priorities. The initiative aspires to become a comprehensive support system, shaping the future of Indian healthcare with innovation and equity at its core.
Indian Express
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Need people who hold govt accountable: Nitin Gadkari
Stating that individuals taking government to courts bring 'discipline into politics', Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari pointed out that what a court verdict can achieve, a minister sometimes cannot, especially in the dynamics of popular politics. Gadkari was addressing the audience at the late Prakash Deshpande Smruti Kushal Sanghatak Puraskar held in Nagpur on Sunday. Talking about a recipient of the award, Gadkari said, 'Ravi Fadnavis and I were never on the same page politically. He challenged the education department time and again, took them to court, overturned decisions. And I say this sincerely, we need people like him. People who hold governments accountable. Court cases and verdicts often bring about changes that ministers cannot.' Gadkari also spoke about the media's role in public infrastructure. He remembered how protests against projects like the Mumbai–Pune Expressway and the Bandra–Worli Sea Link gained traction. 'Medha Patkar's campaign drew national attention. The English media criticised us too. I took some of them to the site, and we saw how the sea face near Worli had practically become a gutter. That changed minds.' He credited Prakash Deshpande once again for helping bridge the divide between government and media. 'Even Kumar Ketkar, who was often critical of us, met Prakash and changed his perspective. He realised these flyovers could actually transform Mumbai's traffic.' The awards were given as 'kushal sanghatak' to Balawant Bhoyar and Ravindra Fadnavis by Vidarbha Gaurav Pratishthan in Nagpur.
NDTV
13-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
'Not Intimated Earlier': Siddaramaiah Wants Bridge Inauguration Postponed
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday urged Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari to postpone the inauguration of Sigandur bridge and the foundation stone laying ceremony of infrastructure projects at Sagara taluk in Shivamogga on July 14, stating that he was not "intimated" in advance. Citing his scheduled visit to Indi taluk in Vijayapura district, the Chief Minister in a letter to Mr Gadkari said, it would have been more appropriate for MoRTH to have consulted with the state government before scheduling such a programme, and requested him to instruct the officials in this regard. "It has come to my notice that the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways along with National Highway Authority of India is organising "Dedication to Nation and Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony" Programme on 14th of July, 2025 in Nehru Field, Sagara Taluk, Shivamogga District, and my name has also been printed in the draft invitation card. However, I have not been intimated about this programme in advance," Siddaramaiah said in his letter. Noting that an inauguration programme of various developmental schemes is already scheduled under his Chairmanship in Indi taluka of Vijayapura district on the same day, he said it would have been more appropriate for MoRTH to have consulted with the state government before scheduling the state-level programmes. "Therefore, I request you to instruct the department to coordinate with the state government while organising such programmes. Also, I request you to postpone this programme and provide me with a couple of dates convenient to you, so that I would be able to join you in this significant state-level programme," he added. Mr Gadkari is scheduled to inaugurate "Sigandur Bridge", which is said to be India's second-longest cable-stayed bridge between Ambaragodlu-Kalasavalli in Sagara taluk on Monday. The bridge has been built at a cost of Rs 473 crore and is 2.44 km long, official sources said. Earlier in the day, Shivamogga district in-charge Minister Madhu Bangarappa told reporters, "I have not got an invitation officially, there is some confusion. I feel that the Chief Minister has been disrespected by the central government...." Sagara Congress MLA Belur Gopalakrishna said he too has not got any invitation and has no information. He also hit out at Shivamogga BJP MP BY Raghavendra for making it a party event.
