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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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Let's know about the top ten states with longest National Highway (NH) network in the country.

India's top 10 states with longest National Highway network

July 25, 2025 6:06 pm

National Highways Length in India: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is continuously working to enhance India’s infrastructure by undertaking several mission-mode projects.

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Snail’s pace on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway: MP Joshi urges Nitin Gadkari to look into the matter

July 25, 2025 12:49 am

NHAI says widening to be completed by 2026-end; temporary solutions only way to ease snarl

Earlier this month, the NHAI further streamlined its policy for the Toll Collecting Agencies and Concessionaires.

What is the FASTag annual pass scheme that Modi govt is planning to launch?

July 27, 2025 3:29 pm

The FASTag has helped to make toll operations more efficient, ensuring seamless and comfortable journeys for the National Highway (NH) users.

CM Siddaramaiah skips opening of Karnataka's longest cable bridge after being invited 'merely 3 days' in advance

July 15, 2025 12:02 pm

No state government representative attended the inauguration of Karnataka's longest--and India's second largest--cable-stayed bridge by Union minister Nitin Gadkari in Shivamogga.

Karnataka Congress MLA pitches Nitin Gadkari for PM, cites RSS age-limit remark

July 13, 2025 12:58 pm

Claiming that veteran BJP leader B S Yediyurappa B S Yediyurappa was made to resign as chief minister of Karnataka, after he turned 75, the Congress MLA said none of his party leaders are speaking about Modi.

Highlighting the alarming levels of pollution in Delhi, Gadkari said: “The oxygen level here is very high today, and once the airport (Noida International Airport) is built and more vehicles enter this area, the environment could further deteriorate.”

‘When I arrive in Delhi, I start thinking when I will leave’: Nitin Gadkari says pollution reducing life expectancy

July 08, 2025 9:11 pm

Acknowledging that at 40 per cent, the transport sector is the largest contributor to pollution in the country, he said: “We are number one in pollution too. Hence, our department is committed to mitigating it through plantation and transplantation efforts.”

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India's top 10 states with longest National Highway network

Snail’s pace on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway: MP Joshi urges Nitin Gadkari to look into the matter

What is the FASTag annual pass scheme that Modi govt is planning to launch?

CM Siddaramaiah skips opening of Karnataka's longest cable bridge after being invited 'merely 3 days' in advance

Karnataka Congress MLA pitches Nitin Gadkari for PM, cites RSS age-limit remark

‘When I arrive in Delhi, I start thinking when I will leave’: Nitin Gadkari says pollution reducing life expectancy

Gadkari opens purse strings for highway projects across Jharkhand

Tunnel projects worth Rs 3L crore in next 10 yrs in India: Nitin Gadkari

Stuck in Pune traffic, Union Road Minister Nitin Gadkari drops site visit for proposed tunnel

Center to develop nine roads leading to Nashik ahead of Kumbh mela

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