NHAI Struggles with DPRs: Gadkari Reveals

19 Oct 2023 CW Team

Nitin Gadkari, India's Minister of Road Transport and Highways, has disclosed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is encountering obstacles in formulating Detailed Project Reports (DPRs). The root cause of these difficulties, as Gadkari highlighted, lies in companies' hesitance to embrace new technology. This revelation sheds light on a crucial aspect of infrastructure development in India. DPRs serve as vital blueprints for major road and highway projects, encompassing all technical and financial specifications. The reluctance of companies to adapt to innovative technologies can significantly impede the timely and efficient execution of these projects, impacting the nation's overall infrastructure development. The predicament highlights the urgent need for a collaborative approach between the government and the private sector to bridge the technology adoption gap. As the government strives to modernize India's infrastructure, fostering a conducive environment for companies to embrace and implement new technologies becomes paramount.

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