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Nitin Gadkari, India’s “Highway Man” renowned for his infrastructure initiatives, recently surprised many with a glimpse into his past. Not luxurious cars, but a humble two-wheeler – the Kinetic Luna – held the spotlight at the launch of its electric reincarnation. “My first vehicle, a treasured gift from my mother,” Gadkari reminisced, “the Luna holds a special place in my heart.” Launched in 1972, the 50cc Luna became synonymous with freedom and mobility for many Indians,…

Published By: Samreen PallLast Updated: February 09, 2024, 16:13 ISTChennai-Bengaluru Expressway: Gadkari Sets Sights on Rapid Completion by December, Urges State Support. (Representational Image)Transport Minister Gadkari aims to finish Chennai-Bengaluru expressway by Dec, urges Tamil Nadu & Kerala for construction support.Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said the Chennai-Bengaluru greenfield expressway was likely to be completed by December this year.Responding to supplementaries in the Lok…

Last Updated: February 05, 2024, 13:08 ISTNitin Gadkari Inaugurates 3 New Road Over Bridge, Aims US-Level Roads by 2024-End. (File)Gadkari inaugurates 3 road overbridges in UP, aims for US-level highways by 2024. Boosts connectivity, decongestion, and economic growth.Union Minister Nitin Gadkari recently unveiled three new road overbridges (ROBs) in Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant step towards enhancing the state’s highway network.These impressive 3.8km ROBs, constructed at a cost of Rs 297 crore, promise to…

During a recent public interaction, Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, affirmed that he would not permit the introduction or launch of driverless cars in India. Gadkari made this assertion while addressing the escalating road safety concerns in India at the Zero Mile Samvaad hosted by IIM Nagpur. He mentioned that his decision was aimed at safeguarding the jobs and livelihoods of drivers.   India stands as a significant provider of jobs for drivers in the commercial sector, owing to the…

The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, is often in the news for the statements he makes. He frequently speaks about promoting environmentally friendly vehicles to reduce emissions. In addition to electric vehicles (EVs), he also advocates for alternative fuel options such as flex fuels and hydrogen fuel cell cars. During a recent speech in Rajasthan, Mr. Gadkari discussed a proposal that could potentially bring down the price of petrol in India to Rs 15 per litre. As mentioned earlier, Mr.…

Published By: Paras YadavLast Updated: July 05, 2023, 16:16 ISTImage used for Representation. (Photo: IANS)Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said, "We have decided that we will make this industry of Rs 15 lakh crore," he also added that industry will generate 10 Cr jobsThe government intends to double the turnover of the automobile industry to Rs 15 lakh crore from Rs 7.5 lakh crore at present, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday.Speaking at a public meeting in Rajasthan’s Pratapgarh…

The Ghaziabad-Aligarh Expressway road construction in a record time of 100 hours. (Twitter/Nitin Gadkari)Nitin Gadkari said NHAI has been working on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway with full focus, and almost completed India's top-notch longest project ever.India becomes the second-largest country with the biggest road network after beating China. While the United States remains in the number one position. The report says India successfully reserved the position by spreading 1.45-lakh km of road connectivity over the last 8…

Union minister Nitin Gadkari (File photo)Nitin Gadkari Said Toyota is likely to introduce fully ethanol-running car Camry, which will hit the Indian market in August.The Union Road Transport and Highways Minister, Nitin Gadkari has been pushing electric vehicle culture in India to promote green mobility. Recently, the minister attended an event in Nagpur, where he shared the future plans for ethanol-powered vehicles.During the event, Gadkari said the country soon will have vehicles that will run fully on ethanol soon.…

Not many people are aware of the remarkable Veluwemeer aqueduct bridge in the Netherlands, considered to be one of the engineering marvels of the modern era. Its unique construction has garnered widespread admiration, with many expressing a desire for similar bridges in their own countries. Anand Mahindra, the Chairperson of Mahindra, is also captivated by this modern engineering marvel and has expressed his wish to see such bridges in India to Nitin Gadkari, the Minister of Road Transport and Highways. Wait…What?? Can…

Published By: Paras YadavLast Updated: June 03, 2023, 11:31 ISTImage used for Representation. (Photo: IANS)India was previously at fourth position in the world automobile market after Japan, America and China, but recently it surpassed Japan to occupy the third spotUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday expressed confidence that India will become the largest automobile market in the world in the next five years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The Union minister for road transport and highways was…