Gadkari Advocates for Improved Road Infrastructure in India
The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, emphasized the need for a robust road infrastructure during a seminar in Bhopal. He criticized the consultants responsible for preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), claiming they often work without adequate site visits.
Vision for India’s Road Network
Gadkari expressed a vision where India’s road infrastructure would surpass that of the United States, urging participants to take ownership of projects. He shared insights from a helicopter survey of the Bengaluru-Chennai highway, highlighting potential cost-saving measures that could have been implemented during the planning phase.
Cost Efficiency and Sustainability
With logistics costs at 14% of GDP, he stressed the importance of enhancing transportation efficiency. Gadkari proposed converting agricultural waste into biofuels and integrating waste materials into road construction to promote sustainability.
Road Safety Concerns
Highlighting the alarming death toll from road accidents, which surpasses losses from the COVID-19 pandemic, Gadkari called for heightened public awareness and improved road engineering. He concluded by emphasizing the vital link between road safety, environmental stewardship, and quality of life.
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Summary at glance
The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, criticized consultants for their in-house preparation of detailed project reports (DPR) during a seminar in Bhopal. He emphasized the importance of improving India’s road infrastructure, aiming for it to surpass that of America. Gadkari advocated for engaging engineering students to rectify DPR errors and suggested using biofuels and recycled materials in road construction. He also highlighted road safety concerns, noting the high number of road accident fatalities.
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