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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

Gadkari to inaugurate, lay foundation stones for `20K-cr projects in Haryana

Chinese firms barred from road projects, investing in MSMEs

July 02, 2020 6:04 am

According to Gadkari, a policy will be out soon banning Chinese firms and relaxing norms for Indian companies to expand their eligibility criteria for participation in highway projects.

India to ban Chinese companies from highway projects, says Nitin Gadkari

July 01, 2020 7:45 pm

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also said the government will ensure that Chinese investors are not entertained in various sectors like Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

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In letter to PMO, Gadkari accuses Tukaram Mundhe of ‘grabbing position’ of Smart City agency CEO

July 01, 2020 4:40 am

Gadkari shot off the letter on Sunday, marking a copy to Union Minister of State for Urban Development Hardeep Singh Puri.

Work on Surat-Ahmednagar national highway will start next year: Nitin Gadkari

June 26, 2020 3:00 am

The stretch, when completed, is likely to see 50,000 vehicles daily. “It would go a long way to decongestant vehicular traffic between Surat and Mumbai, thereby also impacting traffic between Mumbai and Pune,” Nitin Gadkari said.

Virtual rally to celebrate BJP govt’s one year in Centre Internal, external boundaries became secure in 5 yrs: Nitin Gadkari

June 15, 2020 3:02 am

Speaking about the external boundaries with Pakistan and China, Gadkari said, “On one side we have China, and Pakistan on the other. We want peace. We want non-violence.”

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We don’t want land from Pakistan or China, only seek peace, says Nitin Gadkari

June 15, 2020 11:27 am

Gadkari also said that securing the country’s borders has been the biggest achievement by the Narendra Modi government.

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Industries opening up, workers coming back, says Nitin Gadkari

June 02, 2020 7:02 am

Responding to a question regarding the impact on employment across industries, Gadkari said, “There has not been any official analysis of (the number of jobs lost) due to the Covid problem,” but Covid has “definitely impacted it”.

States should come forward with Rs 20 lakh crore to battle COVID-19 disruptions: Nitin Gadkari

May 27, 2020 4:56 pm

He further noted that work on national highways has been started on war-footing and the government plans to build highways worth Rs 15 lakh crore in the next two years.

Express e-Adda LIVE Updates: Perform, reform, transform is vision of the govt, says Nitin Gadkari

May 18, 2020 7:53 pm

Express e-Adda LIVE Updates: "Increasing the purchasing power and creating demand subsequently is important for MSMEs to get back on track. Time for country to get more and more foreign funds to revive the economy," said Nitin Gadkari.

Nitin Gadkari is guest at e-Adda today

May 18, 2020 10:18 am

Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister in charge of both these sectors, has the unenviable task of overseeing this revival exercise as the country eases out of the lockdown. Gadkari will be the guest at the e-Adda, an online interaction, that will hosted by The Indian Express on May 18.

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