UNION ROAD TRANSPORT MINISTER NITIN GADKARI
Bajaj Auto launches world's first CNG bike, Freedom 125. Check price, mileage and other features
India's Bajaj Auto has launched the world's first compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered two-wheeler, the Freedom 125, in Pune. The entry-level vehicle, likely priced at Rs 95,000, aims to shake up the motorcycle market. CEO Rajiv Bajaj praised the bike as an avatar of freedom and freedom from petrol. Key features include telescopic front forks, mono-link suspension, front disc and rear drum brake setup, and a 125cc engine.
Bajaj Auto Freedom 125: CNG fuel costs Rs 1/km, petrol 2.25/km, Gadkari lauds the R&D effort
Bajaj Auto CNG Bike: Roads Minister Nitin Gadkari praised Bajaj Auto's CNG-powered Freedom 125, highlighting its cost-effectiveness. He predicted strong international demand, citing significant savings over petrol counterparts—Rs 1 per km for CNG versus Rs 2.25 per km for petrol.
Relief in sight for Bengaluru's traffic nightmare with greenfield corridor set for ahead of schedule December launch
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the inauguration of the STRR and Greenfield Corridor in Bengaluru. The Rs 17,000 crore STRR, started in 2022, will ease traffic and connect areas. The Rs 17,930 crore Greenfield Corridor, to be inaugurated by PM Modi, will cut travel time. Karnataka has received Rs 3.5 lakh crore for road work in a decade. Gadkari, at the Karnataka BJP special state executive meeting, expressed concerns about environmental clearances and urged the state to expedite approvals for Rs 2 lakh crore road projects.
Government forms Cabinet Committees, includes Union Ministers from NDA allies
The central government has formed eight Cabinet Committees, including the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, Cabinet Committee on Accommodation, Economic Affairs, Parliamentary Affairs, Political Affairs, Security, Investment and Growth, and Skill Employment and Livelihood, with key ministers and special invitees designated to each committee to address various aspects of governance and decision-making.
After proposing no tolls for poor highways, Nitin Gadkari asks officials to work on passes for cars
Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has proposed the introduction of monthly or annual passes for cars on the National Highway network to simplify toll collection and reduce commuter hassles. This suggestion comes alongside his call for tolls to be waived on poorly maintained highways, emphasizing the need for quality service before collecting tolls.
Highway tolls shouldn't be charged for pothole-filled or muddy roads, Nitin Gadkari tells highway agencies
Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasized that highway agencies should not charge tolls for poorly maintained roads. Speaking at a global workshop on satellite-based tolling, he stressed that good services must precede toll collection. Gadkari addressed the inefficiencies and long wait times at toll plazas, promoting a GNSS-based toll collection system to enhance transparency and efficiency, reducing logistics costs and benefiting users.
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GNSS-based toll collection to add Rs 10,000 crore to India’s toll revenue: Nitin Gadkari
Speaking at the international workshop on GNSS-based electronic toll collection in India, union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari said since commercial vehicles including trucks account for 75% of annual toll revenue it is important that the new system is implemented on commercial vehicles first. India’s toll collection stood at Rs 64,809.86 crore in 2023-24 as against Rs 48,028.22 crore in 2022-23, an increase of 34.9%.
On the way: Production of Bitumen using biomass
India plans to produce bio-bitumen from biomass to reduce imports and tackle stubble burning issues in road construction.
NHAI to begin work on Rs 4,000-crore Chattergala tunnel in J-K at earliest: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced on Monday that the NHAI will commence construction on the Rs 4,000-crore Chattergala tunnel project in Jammu and Kashmir promptly. Gadkari chaired a review meeting the same day, attended by Union Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Jitendra Singh.
PM Modi's Principal Secretary PK Mishra, NSA Ajit Doval get 5-year extension
Prime Minister Narendra Modi granted a five-year extension to Principal Secretary PK Mishra and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, showing continuity and experience in his core team of Union ministers. The crucial Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) remains unchanged with key ministers continuing in their roles.
Nitin Gadkari takes charge as Minister of Road Transport and Highways
Senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari assumed office as Minister of Road Transport and Highways, expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for reassigning him in Modi's third term. Known as the "Highway Man of India," Gadkari has overseen the construction of over 54,858 km of national highways in the past decade.
Cabinet sees 6 Maharashtra ministers including Gadkari, Goyal; State's strength dips by 2
In the recent induction of ministers into Modi's 3.0 coalition government, Maharashtra witnessed notable shifts in representation and dynamics. Let's delve into the details of these changes and the implications they hold for the state's political landscape.
Modi Cabinet 3.0: Here are 10 ministers who retained key portfolios
The Modi-led government announced the allocation of portfolios for several BJP Lok Sabha members, ensuring key ministers like Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman, and S Jaishankar retain their positions from Modi 2.0. New assignments include Ashwini Vaishnaw as Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology. Nitin Gadkari continues as Minister of Road Transport and Highways, and Sarbananda Sonowal as Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. Shivraj Singh Chouhan gets agriculture and rural development, JP Nadda health, and Manohar Lal Khattar power, reflecting continuity and change in the cabinet.
Nitin Gadkari retains Road Transport and Highways Ministry for third time; Ajay Tamta and Harsh Malhotra to be MoS
One day after being sworn in, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari is poised to continue his tenure overseeing the Road Transport and Highways Ministry for the third consecutive term. Moreover, Ajay Tamta and Harsh Malhotra will join the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways as Ministers of State (MoS) to assist Gadkari in his responsibilities.
Pre-swearing-in meeting: BJP leaders, allies meet Modi ahead of oath-taking ceremony
Amidst anticipation surrounding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new Union Council of Ministers, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to welcome several new faces into the government. As the swearing-in ceremony approaches, here's a glimpse into the potential lineup and the dynamics at play:
Nitin Gadkari- a go-getter and man behind India's mega push to road infrastructure
Senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari, known as the 'Highway Man of India', has been instrumental in the construction of national highways and new roads, serving as the Minister for Road Transport & Highways in the last two governments led by Narendra Modi.
Modi meets likely ministers in his new govt over tea
On Sunday evening, alongside Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi, new faces like Manohar Lal Khattar, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, and Ravneet Singh Bittu may join the Union Council of Ministers. Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, and others are anticipated to remain part of the government. Speculations abound about potential inclusions from Shiv Sena, including Prataprao Jadhav, and BJP, like C R Paatil and Jyotiraditya Scindia
President Murmu elects Narendra Modi as PM-designate; oath ceremony on June 9
Narendra Modi, at 73, assumed leadership of the NDA bloc and visited Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday to meet President Droupadi Murmu, formally submitting his claim to form the government. Beforehand, he conferred with BJP veteran L.K. Advani. Accompanied by alliance leaders such as Chandrababu Naidu and Eknath Shinde, Modi proceeded to Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Nitin Gadkari achieves hat-trick with victory from Nagpur
Nitin Gadkari wins Nagpur Lok Sabha seat for the third time, defeating Congress' Vikas Thakre by 1,37,603 votes in 20 rounds of counting.
Mumbai Lok Sabha elections 2024: Minister Piyush Goyal wins in maiden contest
In his inaugural Lok Sabha elections, Union Minister secured victory in Mumbai North, a constituency traditionally regarded as the BJP's stronghold in Maharashtra. For the 18th Lok Sabha, the BJP opted for a strategic shift by nominating Union Minister Piyush Goyal as their candidate for this constituency. This decision caught many off guard, given that BJP's Gopal Shetty had clinched this seat in the previous two Lok Sabha polls and enjoyed a firm grip on the constituency.
Maharashtra election results 2024: Minister Nitin Gadkari achieves hat-trick as he wins Nagpur again
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari achieves hat-trick victory in Nagpur Lok Sabha seat in Maharashtra. His cabinet partner Piyush Goyal also wins. Maha Vikas Aghadi leads on 27 seats in Maharashtra.
Centre sanctions Rs 21,253 crore to tackle Kerala's economic crisis
The move comes as Kerala grapples with various economic challenges, including salary delays for government employees and stalled development projects.
Social network that needs connecting
India is planning a revamp of its urban transport sector to improve accessibility to work, healthcare, and education. The plan includes integrating metro and bus networks, promoting greening of intracity goods transport through small trucks, and aligning bus and metro routes. The lack of a holistic approach, with nearly half a dozen central ministries working in isolation, has led to discussions on an omnibus transport ministry.
Hydrogen fuel of future, vehicles will run on 100% ethanol in coming years: Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari champions hydrogen as the future fuel, promoting green fuels in India. He envisions ethanol-based vehicles dominating the market, leading to job creation in agriculture. Supporting BJP's Giriraj Singh, he emphasizes infrastructure development for PM Modi's economic goals.
"Vote for strong and developed India": Nitin Gadkari appeals to voters
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari urged high voter turnout in the third phase of India's Lok Sabha elections. Over 93 seats, including 11 in Maharashtra, are up for grabs. Polling began at 7 am across 12 states and union territories. More than 1300 candidates, including about 120 women, are in the fray. The BJP has already secured the Surat seat unopposed. Voting will not happen for Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag-Rajouri seat until the sixth phase on May 25. Prominent leaders like Amit Shah and Shivraj Singh Chouhan are among those contesting.
Ambassador, Honda, Isuzu D-Max: Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari declares ownership of 3 cars in election affidavit
Union Road and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari declares ownership of three vehicles in his 2024 Lok Sabha election affidavit, including a 1994 Ambassador, a 2016 Honda CRV, and an Isuzu D-Max. With values listed, Gadkari also discloses his wife's vehicle possessions. Meanwhile, Gadkari, renowned as the "Highway Man of India," seeks a third term representing Nagpur amidst an electoral battle against INC's Vikas Thakre, as the city gears up for April 19 voting.
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