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Gadkari Retains MORTH for Third Term, Smooth Expressway Ahead
ROADS & HIGHWAYS

Gadkari Retains MORTH for Third Term, Smooth Expressway Ahead

Nitin Gadkari has been reappointed as the Minister of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) for a third consecutive term, maintaining continuity in the leadership crucial for India's expressway development. This decision underscores the government's commitment to advancing infrastructure projects under Gadkari's leadership.

During his tenure, Gadkari has prioritised the expansion and modernization of India's road and highway network, aiming to enhance connectivity and reduce travel times across the country. His reappointment signals confidence in his ability to steer critical infrastructure initiatives forward, including the ambitious Bharatmala Pariyojana and the development of expressways.

Under Gadkari's stewardship, the Ministry has focused on innovative approaches to infrastructure development, emphasising efficiency, sustainability, and quality. His tenure has also seen significant strides in adopting new technologies and best practices to accelerate project execution and ensure transparency in governance.

The decision to retain Gadkari as MORTH minister aligns with the government's broader agenda of infrastructure-led growth and economic revival. It reinforces continuity in policy implementation and project execution, crucial for meeting the growing demands of India's transport infrastructure.

Gadkari's leadership has been instrumental in advancing key projects like the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and the Eastern Peripheral Expressway, aimed at decongesting major traffic corridors and promoting regional development. His reappointment is expected to sustain momentum in the construction of new expressways, enhancing connectivity and fostering economic development across states.

Overall, Gadkari's continued tenure as MORTH minister signifies a steadfast commitment to infrastructure development, positioning India for accelerated growth in the coming years through robust and modernised transportation networks.

Nitin Gadkari has been reappointed as the Minister of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) for a third consecutive term, maintaining continuity in the leadership crucial for India's expressway development. This decision underscores the government's commitment to advancing infrastructure projects under Gadkari's leadership. During his tenure, Gadkari has prioritised the expansion and modernization of India's road and highway network, aiming to enhance connectivity and reduce travel times across the country. His reappointment signals confidence in his ability to steer critical infrastructure initiatives forward, including the ambitious Bharatmala Pariyojana and the development of expressways. Under Gadkari's stewardship, the Ministry has focused on innovative approaches to infrastructure development, emphasising efficiency, sustainability, and quality. His tenure has also seen significant strides in adopting new technologies and best practices to accelerate project execution and ensure transparency in governance. The decision to retain Gadkari as MORTH minister aligns with the government's broader agenda of infrastructure-led growth and economic revival. It reinforces continuity in policy implementation and project execution, crucial for meeting the growing demands of India's transport infrastructure. Gadkari's leadership has been instrumental in advancing key projects like the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and the Eastern Peripheral Expressway, aimed at decongesting major traffic corridors and promoting regional development. His reappointment is expected to sustain momentum in the construction of new expressways, enhancing connectivity and fostering economic development across states. Overall, Gadkari's continued tenure as MORTH minister signifies a steadfast commitment to infrastructure development, positioning India for accelerated growth in the coming years through robust and modernised transportation networks.

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