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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

Delhi: In a first, NH 48, Dwarka expressway to be toll free

March 25, 2021 4:16 am

This was revealed at a Road Safety Meeting held in Gurgaon on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Dr Yash Garg.

Ringing out the old

March 24, 2021 8:20 am

New vehicle scrappage policy reflects awareness of pollution concerns. It’s also in sync with effort to reduce road accidents.

FE CFO Awards: ‘Bad policies of the past left us a poor nation’

March 24, 2021 5:15 am

Speaking as chief guest at the FE CFO Awards, Nitin Gadkari set ambitious targets for sectors that hold immense untapped potential to aid India to grow out of its problems: Village industries, automobile sector, clean-energy segments such as bio-fuel, hydrogen energy, electric vehicles.

NHAI suffered Rs 814 crore toll revenue loss in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan due to farmers' protest: Nitin Gadkari

March 22, 2021 8:57 pm

Considering the heavy loss, state administrations have been requested to restore the user fee collection, Road, Transport, Highways and MSMEs Minister Nitin Gadkari said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.

New scrapping policy: mandatory fitness test for vehicles, incentives for owners

March 19, 2021 7:33 am

Announcing the “Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernisation Programme” in Lok Sabha on Thursday, Gadkari said that commercial vehicles over 15 years old and personal vehicles over 20 years old will be marked for scrapping if they fail to pass the test.

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Vehicle scrapping policy will be 'win-win' policy; to reduce pollution: Gadkari

March 18, 2021 5:23 pm

Gadkari has also issued an advisory to automakers, advising them to provide an incentive of a five per cent rebate for those buying a new vehicle after producing a scrapping certificate.

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Explained: Salient features of the new Vehicle Scrapping Policy

March 19, 2021 12:25 pm

The central government will develop a website for single-window clearance, on which the applicant willing to set up an RSVF will apply with documents and fee. State governments are to clear the proposals in 60 days.

Nitin Gadkari: Will remove all toll booths within a year, take collections via GPS

March 19, 2021 1:46 am

Gadkari said 93 per cent of existing vehicles pay toll using FASTag, but the remaining section had still not adopted it despite having to pay double toll.

Nitin Gadkari to brief Parliament on vehicle scrapping policy

March 18, 2021 10:37 am

Under the policy, old vehicles are supposed to undergo mandatory fitness tests in automated fitness centres to be set up across India.

Govt: Auto firms to be fined up to Rs 1 crore on mandatory recall orders for defective vehicles

March 18, 2021 3:48 am

Under the policy, old vehicles are to undergo mandatory fitness tests in automated fitness centres to be set up across India. Failing the test, the vehicles are to be scrapped.

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