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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

Chennai port-Maduravoyal corridor to be ready by 2024, says Gadkari

October 03, 2022 8:37 pm

The Union minister for road transport and highways says the Rs 5,800-crore elevated stretch of 20.5 km will be developed in four sections.

Govt defers 6-airbag rule by a year, cites supply chain hurdles

September 30, 2022 1:45 am

The Union Road Transport and Highways Ministry had earlier mandated six airbags in vehicles that can carry up to eight passengers from October 1, 2022.

Skybuses can decongest Bengaluru, will seek feasibility report: Nitin Gadkari

September 11, 2022 6:52 am

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said the drains which led to flooding on the Mysuru-Bengaluru NH after unprecedented rains will be fixed by considering the average rainfall over five years.

After Cyrus incident, cars to have alarm for rear seat belts: Gadkari

September 07, 2022 8:04 am

Car manufacturers will be given a lead time by which they will have to get their affairs in order for compliance in future cars.

Faulty project reports responsible for road accidents: Gadkari

September 05, 2022 3:45 pm

Former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry was killed in a road accident on Sunday after his car hit a divider in Maharashtra's Palghar district.

Gadkari, Fadnavis heap praise on Kalmadi for conserving art & culture

September 03, 2022 12:27 am

The 34th edition of the Pune Festival, an initiative of Kalmadi, saw BJP leaders turning up in large numbers with Gadkari and Fadnavis inaugurating it.

Pune Festival: Nitin Gadkari, Devendra Fadnavis to share dais with Suresh Kalmadi today

September 02, 2022 3:06 pm

Local BJP leaders had been keeping their distance from the Pune Festival because of its association with Suresh Kalmadi, who faced allegations of financial misappropriation during the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

On joining Congress, BJP's Nitin Gadkari says: 'Would rather jump into a well'

September 06, 2022 3:35 pm

The veteran leader, who was last week dropped from the BJP's parliamentary party, was addressing a function organised for young entrepreneurs in Nagpur on Sunday.

Would rather drown in a well than join Congress: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

September 05, 2022 3:47 pm

Gadkari was in Nagpur to launch the 'YPO South Asia’s Newest Chapter – YPO Vidarbha'

Inside track: Expanding empire

August 28, 2022 9:13 am

Coomi Kapoor writes: A suggestion by N V Ramana, the just-retired Chief Justice of India, this April – that an independent umbrella institution overseeing all investigative agencies, such as the CBI, SFIO, ED, etc. should be created by a statute – sent ripples through the top echelons of security and investigative agencies.

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