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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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Mamata govt did not cooperate on Tajpur port, drove away automobile company from Bengal: Gadkari

March 15, 2021 5:03 pm

Addressing an election rally at Egra in the Purba Medinipur district, the senior BJP leader said the parties that ruled the state failed to meet the aspirations of the people, and to eradicate poverty and unemployment.

Scania row: Gadkari sends defamation notices to 2 Swedish media outlets

March 12, 2021 8:02 am

Nitin Gadkari sent the notices to the two outlets for their report that alleged that Gadkari received a luxury bus, Metrolink HD, from Scania and used it in his daughter's wedding in Nagpur in 2016.

Scania luxury bus row: Nitin Gadkari's office says media report baseless

March 11, 2021 12:24 pm

“The media allegations that in November 2016, Scania delivered a luxury bus to a company that had close ties with Gadkari's sons are malicious, fabricated and baseless,” said a statement issued by Nitin Gadkari’s office on Wednesday.

Delhi confidential: Making A Point

March 10, 2021 5:47 am

With his characteristic humour, Nitin Gadkari said he liked officers who took wrong decisions rather than those who delayed decision-making.

Delhi Govt to provide scrapping incentives under Delhi EV Policy: Gadkari

March 13, 2021 6:07 pm

The policy aims to establish the feasibility for large scale adoption of electric passenger four wheelers, through transitioning its entire government fleet to electric.

Junk your old car and get about 5 pc rebate from automakers on new purchase: Nitin Gadkari

March 07, 2021 7:57 pm

The voluntary vehicle scrapping policy announced in the Union Budget for 2021-22 provides for fitness test after 20 years for personal vehicles while commercial vehicles would require it after the completion of 15 years.

Dwarka expressway may be open before 2022 I-Day: Gadkari

March 05, 2021 1:50 am

The 29-km expressway, which connects Dwarka in Delhi to Gurgaon through a shorter route, is being built at a cost of Rs 8,662 crore under the government’s Bharatmala Project.

Delhi Confidential: Fond Memories

March 05, 2021 3:19 am

After inspecting the progress of the Dwarka Expressway, an emotional Gadkari suddenly mentioned that he fondly remembered Swaraj and Jaitley who had graced the occasion of start of the work of this very project

Nitin Gadkari on TMC ‘outsider’ jibe: Syama Prasad was Bengali

March 04, 2021 11:41 am

Gadkari alleged that road development in Bengal had been stalled due to the TMC government's failure to acquire land.

Automobile manufacturers should produce more flex engines to utilise alternative fuels: Nitin Gadkari

March 02, 2021 10:22 pm

Meeting a delegation of carmakers from the Society of India Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), Gadkari said that with ethanol beginning to be easily available in the country, and more than 70 per cent of gasoline consumption being done by two-wheelers, there is a need to develop indigenous technology for flex-fuel vehicles.

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