Gadkari: Road ministry to prioritise quality in project awards
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Gadkari: Road ministry to prioritise quality in project awards

In a significant policy shift, Minister Nitin Gadkari has declared that the Road Ministry will prioritize quality over cost in awarding infrastructure projects. The move is aimed at ensuring that road development projects not only meet budgetary constraints but also adhere to stringent quality standards, enhancing the longevity and efficiency of the country's road network.

Gadkari emphasized that the new approach involves awarding projects on a "quality-cum-cost" basis, signaling a departure from the sole focus on cost considerations. This strategic shift aligns with the government's commitment to fostering robust and durable infrastructure that withstands the test of time.

The decision comes as a response to the recognition that quality infrastructure is paramount for sustainable development. By incorporating quality as a decisive factor in project awards, the Road Ministry aims to elevate the overall standard of road construction and maintenance across the nation.

Gadkari stated that the move is in line with the government's vision for building a world-class infrastructure network in India. The focus on quality-cum-cost considerations is expected to attract contractors and developers who prioritize excellence, thereby contributing to the creation of resilient and reliable roadways.

As the Road Ministry embraces this new paradigm, the announcement underscores a commitment to ensuring that infrastructure projects not only meet financial parameters but also adhere to the highest standards of construction and durability.

In a significant policy shift, Minister Nitin Gadkari has declared that the Road Ministry will prioritize quality over cost in awarding infrastructure projects. The move is aimed at ensuring that road development projects not only meet budgetary constraints but also adhere to stringent quality standards, enhancing the longevity and efficiency of the country's road network. Gadkari emphasized that the new approach involves awarding projects on a quality-cum-cost basis, signaling a departure from the sole focus on cost considerations. This strategic shift aligns with the government's commitment to fostering robust and durable infrastructure that withstands the test of time. The decision comes as a response to the recognition that quality infrastructure is paramount for sustainable development. By incorporating quality as a decisive factor in project awards, the Road Ministry aims to elevate the overall standard of road construction and maintenance across the nation. Gadkari stated that the move is in line with the government's vision for building a world-class infrastructure network in India. The focus on quality-cum-cost considerations is expected to attract contractors and developers who prioritize excellence, thereby contributing to the creation of resilient and reliable roadways. As the Road Ministry embraces this new paradigm, the announcement underscores a commitment to ensuring that infrastructure projects not only meet financial parameters but also adhere to the highest standards of construction and durability.

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