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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

NH-48: Bombay Parsi Panchayet writes to Nitin Gadkari, finds support in Udvada

September 19, 2025 3:51 am

The town houses Iranshah Atash Behram temple.

Gadkari, Goyal, Fadnavis weigh in on accelerating journey to $5-tn economy

August 27, 2025 5:23 am

Discussions ranged from overcoming difficulties caused by US tariffs to identifying sectors where India could capitalise on new opportunities

Delhi Confidential: First-hand Learning

August 21, 2025 6:04 am

Even Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has first-hand experience of traffic logjam on the Manesar route.

DPR in progress for six-lane tunnel to link Shiv Murti and Nelson Mandela Marg in Delhi

August 08, 2025 8:21 am

Delhi road projects: The minister was responding to questions raised by BJP MP Manoj Tiwari, who sought details on the key objectives behind the proposed five-kilometre tunnel connecting Shiv Murti–Mahipalpur to Nelson Mandela Road in Vasant Kunj, South Delhi.

In first six month of 2025, over 29,000 die in national highway accidents, more than 50% of last year: Govt data

August 08, 2025 5:59 am

National highways in India account for over 30% of road accident deaths, even though they comprise only 2% of the total road network.

Bomb scare at Nitin Gadkari’s Nagpur residence, one arrested

August 03, 2025 10:45 pm

The bomb squad was deployed and security was beefed up at Gadkari's residence with police also informing the minister’s security to be on alert.

Dehradun-Delhi Expressway likely to be ready by October

August 02, 2025 6:46 pm

Dehradun Delhi Expressway status: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari was responding to questions raised by Naresh Bansal regarding the time frame by which the Dehradun-Delhi Expressway would be ready and opened for the public and the the cost incurred for the same and the number of trees that were cut and planted for this purpose.

'Construction of new Mumbai-Pune highway already underway': Nitin Gadkari

August 01, 2025 7:37 pm

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari recalled his experience of constructing the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and how concern over its plan was raised by former resident editor of The Indian Express, Prakash Kardaley.

What is the maximum speed limit for vehicles on National Highways?

July 31, 2025 4:33 pm

National Highway speed limit: The idea on the latest speed regulations is essential for both drivers and travellers, helping them stay informed about what is the speed limits on these roads.

Widen 3 national highways to ease Pune’s traffic woes, Ajit Pawar urges Nitin Gadkari

July 29, 2025 2:02 pm

Ajit Pawar has urged the Centre to increase the number of lanes on three national highways connected to Pune, citing ‘immense traffic pressure’ on the routes.

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