Revolutionizing Highways: Gadkari's Push for Innovation and 100% Land Acquisition

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasizes the necessity for 100% land acquisition before approving national highway projects to eliminate construction hurdles. At the CIDC event, he advocates for innovations in cost-efficiency, technology, alternative fuels, and quality standards for India's evolving infrastructure landscape.

Revolutionizing Highways: Gadkari's Push for Innovation and 100% Land Acquisition
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In a significant policy proposal, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari declared that no new national highway project should proceed without 100% land acquisition, identifying land issues as a pivotal obstacle in road development.

Speaking at the CIDC Vishwakarma Awards & Exhibitions, Gadkari underscored the ministry's Rs 15 lakh crore highway assets potential for monetization. He criticized consultants for subpar project reports, urging retired NHAI officials to leverage their expertise in this domain.

Gadkari emphasized innovation, sustainability, and quality, advocating for alternative fuels and waste-to-wealth technologies in road construction, ultimately aiming to bolster India's global infrastructure reputation.

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