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Nitin Gadkari (BJP)

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  • Born 27 May 1957
  • Age 67
  • Birth Place Nagpur, Bombay State, (present-day, Maharashtra, ), India
  • Profession Businessman, Politician
  • Political Party Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
  • In Office 9th Union Minister Of Micro, Small And Medium Enterprises 30 May 2019 - 7 July 2021, 7th Union Minister Of Shipping 26 May 2014 - 30 May 2019, 43rd Union Minister Of Water Resources, River Development And Ganga Rejuvenation 3 September 2017 - 30 May 2019, 19th Union Minister Of Rural Development 4 June 2014 - 9 November 2014, 6th Union Minister Of Panchayati Raj 4 June 2014 - 9 November 2014, 5th Union Minister Of Drinking Water And Sanitation 4 June 2014 - 9 November 2014, 9th National President Of Bharatiya Janata Party 23 December 2009 - 23 January 2013, 17th Leader Of The Opposition In Maharashtra Legislative Council 23 October 1999 - 11 April 2005, Member Of Maharashtra Legislative Council 20 July 1990 - 16 May 2014, Cabinet Minister, Government Of Maharashtra 14 March 1995 - 31 January 1999, Cabinet Minister, Government Of Maharashtra 1 February 1999 - 17 October 1999, President Of Bharatiya Janata Party, Maharashtra 5 April 2005 - 22 December 2009

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Nitin Gadkari BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 14 Jan 2025
Senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari has taken charge as the Minister of Road Transport and Highways for the third consecutive term after Narendra Modi-led NDA formed government again in 2024. Gadkari, popularly referred to as the ‘Highway Man of India’, is credited with the construction of more t...

Nitin Gadkari PERSONAL LIFE

Spouse Kanchan Gadkari
Children 3 (2 sons and 1 daughter)
Education Master of Commerce, Bachelor of Laws, Doctor of Letters

POSITIONS HELD BY Nitin Gadkari

Position Tenure
Member of the Maharashtra Legislature N/A
Member of the 16th Lok Sabha N/A
Member of the 17th Lok Sabha N/A
Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises 30 May 2019 - 7 July 2021
Minister of Road Transport and Highways 26 May 2014 - Present
Minister of Shipping (India) 26 May 2014 - 30 May 2019

NITIN GADKARI NEWS

Maharashtra spends very less funds on research students, says Gadkari

January 05, 2024 4:02 am

‘Relax eligibility conditions for BARTI, SARTHI, MahaJyoti scholarships’

‘New freedom when petrol, diesel imports stop’: Gadkari pushes for alternative fuel

December 25, 2023 11:42 pm

The Union minister called for the use of alternative fuel, and pointed out that farmers were making ethanol from sugarcane juice, molasses, bamboo, food grains and rice straw.

Goa can become tourism capital of India: Nitin Gadkari

December 23, 2023 7:30 am

The Union minister also laid the foundation stone for observatory towers and a viewing gallery at the new Zuari bridge and a six-lane elevated corridor at Porvorim at North Goa.

Union minister Nitin Gadkari praises Bengaluru’s buses run on methanol-blended fuel

December 13, 2023 7:53 am

Gadkari was speaking at the EXCON 2023 exhibition organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in the Karnataka capital.

Aim to reduce road accidents to half by 2030, says Gadkari

December 12, 2023 7:37 am

Despite efforts, Nitin Gadkari said, the number of accidents and related deaths is not decreasing.

‘People don’t believe in advertisement but only in Modi’s guarantee’: BJP as it celebrates win

December 04, 2023 1:08 am

Asserting that Chhattisgarh, MP and Rajasthan would see rapid development due to the installation of "double engine government", Gadkari hailed Modi, BJP chief JP Nadda and the local party leadership as well as workers for the results.

Bad road engineering leads to most accidents, rather than fault of drivers, says Gadkari

December 04, 2023 12:08 am

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Flagpole rivalry: At 418 feet, tallest Tricolour unfurled by Gadkari at Attari

October 20, 2023 9:21 am

The new flag at Attari, flying at 418 feet, will beat Pakistan's national flag which is hoisted at 400 feet on the other side of the Zero Line.

Delhi Confidential: Road To Praise

October 19, 2023 1:25 am

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena was in for some unexpected praise at a meeting chaired by Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari earlier this week.

Role in BJP big picture uncertain, Nitin Gadkari gets a film break

October 19, 2023 7:11 am

Marathi film titled Gadkari to be released on Oct 27; minister skips trailer launch attended by top Nagpur BJP leaders, aides say Gadkari's only intent was to encourage young filmmakers

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