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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...han 54,858 km of national highways in the country in the last 10 years. The 67-year-old leader from Nagpur in Maharashtra has been the longest serving road transport & highways minister. Under his leadership, the road ministry aims to complete the construction of 1,386-km Delhi-Mumbai Express by December this year. As the Minister for Road Transport and Highways, he has been at the forefront of initiatives promoting the use of electric vehicles and renewable energy sources. His emphasis on reducing pollution and finding sustainable solutions aligns with the global shift towards a greener future. Gadkari’s ministry has prioritised development of the Eastern Peripheral Expressway, Delhi-Meerut Expressway and Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway. It has also got the nod for the Bharat Mala project that aims to develop 5,500 km of new roads along the country’s international borders and coastal areas. Another 6,000 km of roads to connect religious and tourism centres in mountainous terrain are expected to come up, while national highways will be developed to connect district headquarters in the country. Gadkari's political career began in his college days when he joined the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). As a member of the BJP, Gadkari has held several significant positions. He served as the President of the Maharashtra BJP from 2004 to 2009 and played a crucial role in the party's electoral success in the state. Under his leadership, the party made significant gains in the 2004 and 2009 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly elections. One of Gadkari's notable achievements was his tenure as the Minister for Public Works in the Government of Maharashtra from 1995 to 1999. During this time, he introduced several infrastructure development projects, including the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, which revolutionized connectivity between the two major cities. When he became BJP president, he was his party’s youngest chief. Proud of his RSS links, he spoke out against attacks on churches and minority institutions and reassured them that the government would not protect anyone trying to target minorities. At the same time, he criticised the Opposition for “running a campaign to show that the BJP was against minorities”. The imposition of emergency by Indira Gandhi in June 1975 was a turning point in his life, following which he decided todedicate his life to social work rather than practicising law. Gadkari studied M.Com, LLB and diploma in business management. As a PWD Minister between 1995 and 1999, he gained first experience to undertake infrastructure projects. Married to Kanchan Gadkari, they have three children. He won the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections on BJP's ticket and will be looking to secure a hat-trick, after being announced as the BJP candidate for the Nagpur Lok Sabha constituency once again in 2024.

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

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NITIN GADKARI NEWS

Mumbai-Goa Highway project will be completed by December 2023: Nitin Gadkari

April 10, 2023 2:21 pm

The Union minister also announced the Rs 13,000 crore Morbe-Karanjade road project that will pass through the Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Navi Mumbai.

Govt to introduce GPS-based toll system in six months to replace toll plazas

March 24, 2023 4:21 pm

The move is aimed at reducing traffic congestion and charging motorists for the exact distance travelled on the highways, Gadkari said.

India can become number one automobile manufacturer by using lithium reserve in J&K: Gadkari

March 24, 2023 2:41 pm

The estimated 5.9-million tonne reserve of lithium, a crucial mineral for the manufacturing of electric vehicles and solar panels, had been discovered in Reasi district by the Geological Survey of India (GSI).

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Delhi’s third Ring Road coming up by Dec: Gadkari

March 17, 2023 2:43 am

Set to cost more than Rs 8,000 crore, the road, stretching across 75 km, will connect NH-1 to Dwarka and Bahadurgarh and form a Ring Road along the western range.

Gadkari praises Yogi for bulldozer action: ‘You have set an ideal before the country’

March 14, 2023 6:52 am

In his address, Adityanath noted that strong infrastructure development was expanding the state’s potential for significant investment.

Maharashtra: Nitin Gadkari inspects progress of palkhi routes

March 12, 2023 9:55 am

The construction of Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi Marg will be carried out in five phases and the construction of Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi Marg will be completed in three phases.

Gadkari says UP best destination for investment

March 14, 2023 6:05 am

The Union minister said that India imports fossil fuel worth Rs 16-lakh crore as around 85 per cent of our petrol and diesel is imported.

Impression that Tamil Nadu uncooperative with NHAI is not true: CM MK Stalin tells Gadkari

February 11, 2023 9:10 pm

Writing to Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Gadkari, MK Stalin pointed to a request made on the floor of Parliament by Lok Sabha member Dayanidhi Maran recently to him to improve the condition of the existing road stretch from Chennai to Ranipet (NH-4).

Watch | Night view of 'architectural marvel' Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

February 12, 2023 7:28 am

Once completed, the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway will become India’s longest greenfield expressway covering 1,386 km.

aerial view of criss-crossing roads forming the expressway.

Delhi-Mumbai Expressway's first phase inaugurated: Here's how it will affect travel time between the cities

February 12, 2023 4:03 pm

Delhi-Mumbai Expressway inaugurated: The 1380 km eight-lane expressway passing through Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat will reduce travel time between the cities from over a day to just 12 hours.

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