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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 |
NITIN GADKARI NEWS
Mumbai-Nashik highway project will be completed in 2.5 years, says Nitin Gadkari
October 05, 2021 12:41 pm
Rs 5,000 crore will be spent on the project which will reduce the time taken to travel between the two cities to 2 hours, the Union Minister said.
Planning law to use sound of Indian musical instruments only for horns of vehicles: Nitin Gadkari
October 05, 2021 10:15 am
Nitin Gadkari said, "An artist composed a tune of Akashwani (All Indian Radio) and it was played early in the morning. I am thinking of using that tune for ambulances so that people feel pleasant. It is so irritating, especially after ministers pass by, the sirens are used at full volume. This also harms the ears."
Nitin Gadkari bats for indigenous mobility solutions to reduce pollution
October 03, 2021 8:43 am
The minister was speaking at the valedictory function of the 17th edition of the Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT).
Expect Zojila tunnel to be ready before 2024 polls, says Gadkari
September 29, 2021 7:14 am
“They are supposed to complete it by September 2026. I have asked them to finish it by December 2023 so that the Prime Minister can inaugurate it before Republic Day of 2024. It's a challenge I know, but I'm confident they can do it on time,” Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said.
Escape from snow: Set for early completion, 6.5-km Z-Morh tunnel to link Sonmarg, Srinagar all year
September 28, 2021 7:06 am
The 6.5-km escape tunnel is ready to be partially opened for controlled traffic around November, giving tourist destination Sonmarg connectivity to Srinagar, as also maintaining supplies through the winter for the first time.
Centre ready to take over Pune Ring Road project if state acquires land: Nitin Gadkari
September 25, 2021 8:16 am
The Minister for Road Transport and Highways said he will soon make it compulsory for manufacturers to provide vehicles with flex engines that run on more than one fuel.
Chinese companies haven't invested in India's highway projects in recent times: Nitin Gadkari
September 21, 2021 1:16 pm
Amid the border standoff with China, Gadkari, in July 2020, had said that India will not allow Chinese companies to participate in highway projects, including those through joint ventures.
Mumbai-Nashik expressway: Bhujbal warns officials of action if highway not repaired soon
September 22, 2021 1:48 am
Gadkari took immediate cognizance and ordered stern action against the contractors.
Pankaja Munde tweets about shoddy work in highway project, Nitin Gadkari orders action against contractors
September 20, 2021 7:15 pm
Even though Munde's tweet raised eyebrows, Gadkari took immediate cognisance of the matter and ordered stern action against the contractors concerned.
Delhi-Mumbai Expressway to fetch Rs 1,000 to 1,500 crore revenues every month, says Nitin Gadkari
September 19, 2021 12:04 pm
Nitin Gadkari, who just completed a whirlwind tour to assess the progress of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway that will pass through four states apart from the national capital, said the national highways infrastructure is a world-class success story.
