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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
Nitin Gadkari: Despite Covid, highway construction at a record of over 32 km a day
March 02, 2021 3:11 am
Gadkari said that when he took over the charge of the ministry, the highway building pace was just 2 km a day, with 406 stalled projects entailing an investment of Rs 3.85 lakh crore.
NHAI develops single lane of 25.54-km road in 18 hours
February 28, 2021 10:01 am
Sharing the update on social media platforms, Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari said the construction will be recorded in the 'Limca Book of Records.'
Electric vehicles usage should be made mandatory for all govt officials: Gadkari
February 19, 2021 4:41 pm
Gadkari said that use of 10,000 electric vehicles in Delhi can alone save Rs 30 crore per month.
Vehicle owners should immediately adopt FASTag, deadline won't be extended: Nitin Gadkari
February 14, 2021 5:24 pm
FASTags, which facilitate electronic payment of fee at toll plazas, was introduced in 2016.
Deadlier than pandemic: Gadkari calls for reducing road accident deaths
February 14, 2021 3:24 am
Releasing a World Bank report on traffic crash injuries Saturday, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said: “For the government, each life is precious, whether poor or rich, urban or rural, male or female. The situation is alarming... there are more deaths than in Covid-19... It is more dangerous than Covid-19.”
Will attempt to complete multi-level flyover at Chandi Chowk in a year: Gadkari
February 13, 2021 7:36 pm
The bridge was planned to ensure smooth flow of traffic in any direction via Chandni Chowk as the area was too congested.
CNG tractors will change rural economy: Gadkari
February 13, 2021 12:57 am
Pitching for the promotion of clean fuel, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said there is a potential for setting up at least 5,000 bio CNG manufacturing units in India.
India to formulate policy to develop new battery tech for EVs
February 12, 2021 7:52 am
Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said that an integrated approach, with all key arms of the government working in tandem, to develop the next generation technology will require a policy and work on that has started.
Road accident situation in country ‘much serious’ than pandemic, says Nitin Gadkari
February 10, 2021 9:16 am
India accounts for the highest road accidents globally, with 1.5 lakh people being killed and over 3.5 lakh crippled annually.
Delayed for 23 years now, Jigaon project to get new impetus under PM irrigation scheme
February 07, 2021 2:07 am
The project was sanctioned in 1997 at a total cost of Rs 699 crore, which has now escalated to Rs 13,874 crore. The largest component is of Rs 4,900 crore required for land acquisition to relocate 30,000 families from 32 villages.
