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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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New Delhi: BJP leader Rekha Gupta arrives for the BJP legislature party meeting, at the party office, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Shalimar Bagh MLA Rekha Gupta will be the new chief minister of Delhi, the BJP announced on Wednesday. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav) (PTI02_19_2025_000390B)

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February 19, 2025 9:51 pm

First-time MLA Rekha Gupta will take oath as Delhi's new chief minister, becoming only the fourth women to hold the position.

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Why MP Engineer Rashid, out on parole to attend House, met Nitin Gadkari

February 15, 2025 2:32 pm

The meeting comes at a time when the AIP has been taking potshots at J-K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and several key BJP ministers, including Gadkari.

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Remove encroachments or I’ll arrange bulldozers: Nitin Gadkari in Goa

January 22, 2025 8:17 am

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari laid the foundation stone for 6 national highway projects, stressed on need to identify dark spots and make the state accident-free

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Cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims: All you need to know about new govt scheme

January 09, 2025 1:45 pm

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari 'Cashless Treatment' scheme: With the scheme now applying to road accident victims nationwide, here's all you need to know about the cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims announced by Union Minister of MoRTH, Nitin Gadkari.

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Banihal Bypass open: Key highlights of the new 4-lane highway in Jammu & Kashmir

January 06, 2025 12:09 pm

J&K Banihal Bypass: Initially set for completion by February 2024, the Jammu-Srinagar highway project has experienced delays and is now expected to be finished by June 2025.

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Shivaji Maharaj was truly a secular king: Nitin Gadkari

January 05, 2025 11:53 am

Gadkari said untouchability, casteism and inequality in society should end.

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BJP MPs meet Gadkari, propose four new projects for Capital

January 02, 2025 3:03 am

The first project is already in the works. It was cleared by the Ridge Management Board in 2022 and granted clearance by the Supreme Court last year. It has run into trouble now with Mahipalpur residents objecting to the felling of trees.

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Himachal minister Vikramaditya Singh meets Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, seeks support for construction of roads and bridges

December 13, 2024 2:13 pm

Vikramaditya Singh thanked Nitin Gadkari for sanctioning Rs 350 crore under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund.

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Over 44% national highway projects are delayed: Nitin Gadkari in Parliament

December 13, 2024 10:07 am

The data shows that out of 32 states and union territories, the maximum number of 59 projects (over 58%) have been delayed in Maharashtra.

Fatalities from road accidents have increased as people don’t fear law: Gadkari

December 06, 2024 2:34 am

Responding to a question during Question Hour in the lower House, the minister said that he himself has been a victim of a road accident and is sensitive about the issue.

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