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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
Watch: IAF plane carrying Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari conducts mock emergency landing
September 09, 2021 1:24 pm
The 3-km stretch of the National Highway 925 in Barmer, which will serve as an emergency landing strip for Indian Air Force planes, was inaugurated by the two Union Ministers on Thursday.
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai meets Union ministers in Delhi to discuss development projects
September 09, 2021 7:33 am
Basavaraj Bommai met Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari and said that the decks have finally been cleared for the long-pending ring road project connecting Dobaspet and Hosur.
IAF plane with Rajnath, Gadkari to conduct mock emergency landing on highway in Rajasthan's Barmer
September 06, 2021 12:41 pm
The two ministers will be inaugurating the 3.5 km-long strip on the national highway in Barmer this week as it is ready to handle emergency landings of the IAF's fighter jets and other aircraft, sources mentioned.
Won’t let anyone create hurdles in development projects, Uddhav Thackeray assures Union Minister Gadkari
August 20, 2021 7:36 pm
The Maharashtra CM made the promise while inaugurating a new stretch of the Nagpur Metro. Gadkari had recently written to Thackeray alleging interference by local Sena leaders in NH projects.
Have sanctioned Rs 100 crore for road repairs in Konkan, western Maharashtra, says Gadkari
August 06, 2021 12:55 am
The amount includes Rs 52 crore for temporary restoration and Rs 48 crore for permanent restoration.
Mamata Banerjee meets Nitin Gadkari, discusses infra projects
July 30, 2021 2:33 am
Banerjee said she spoke to Gadkari about bringing manufacturing industry to West Bengal, such as electric buses or other vehicles, and stressed on the need for proper roads as the state borders Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and connects the Northeastern states.
Infra watch: Centre sanctions funds for projects to resolve traffic issues of Pune-Nashik, Pune-Nagar roads
July 30, 2021 12:38 pm
The Union government has approved Rs 7,200 crore for the elevated road from Pune to Shirur on Nagar road and Rs 1,015 crore for the widening of the Talegaon-Chakan-Shikrapur road. The work is likely to begin in November.
Delhi confidential: Coconut Offer
July 16, 2021 2:04 am
As Vijayan and his team arrived, Gadkari asked the officials from both sides to leave him, the CM and CPM Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas alone in his room.
Nitin Gadkari unveils new road projects in Manipur, says state to witness more infrastructure push
July 12, 2021 10:25 pm
Gadkari on Monday inaugurated and laid foundation stones to 15 national highway projects in the state.
Government includes retail, wholesale trade under MSMEs
July 02, 2021 4:55 pm
"Now under the revised guidelines, retail and wholesale trade will also benefit from priority sector lending under RBI guidelines," the MSME minister added.
