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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

Union Minister and BJP candidate Nitin Gadkari faints while addressing a public meeting for Lok Sabha elections, at Pusad in Yavatmal district

Union minister Nitin Gadkari faints while speaking at campaign rally in Maharashtra's Yavatmal

April 24, 2024 5:41 pm

The minister, however, recovered after a few minutes and completed his speech.

In Vidarbha face-off, Cong survival, BJP prestige at stake

Vidarbha face-off, Congress survival, BJP prestige at stake

April 18, 2024 5:53 am

In 2019, the BJP had won three – Gadchiroli-Chimur, Bhandara-Gondia and Nagpur – of these five seats while the undivided Sena and Congress had won Ramtek and Chandrapur respectively.

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Nitin Gadkari banks on track record in Nagpur battle, Congress bets on bread-and-butter issues

April 13, 2024 1:36 pm

The Congress hopes Dalit and minority votes of the VBA, BSP, and AIMIM will swing in its favour and Kunbi anger over Maratha quota issue will dent BJP.

Sitting MLA Vikas Thakre will take on Union minister Nitin Gadkari from Nagpur in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. (Photo Credits: X/@anjaya1905)

Nagpur Lok Sabha constituency: It's BJP's Nitin Jairam Gadkari vs Congress' Vikas Thakare

April 18, 2024 12:40 pm

Nagpur, in Maharashtra, is set to hold the first phase of Lok Sabha elections tomorrow, that is, April 19, Friday. Voting will commence at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at 5:00 p.m., with an additional hour provided as a buffer period for voters who are already present in the voting line.

Modi disappointed Himachal, Gadkari resolved issues of highways: Congress's Pratibha Singh

April 05, 2024 3:27 pm

Himachal faced the worst ever natural disaster during the monsoons but no special financial assistance was given by the Centre.

Satellite-based toll system to be rolled out, will save time and money: Union minister Nitin Gadkari

March 27, 2024 8:04 pm

Under the new system, the toll amount will be charged according to the distance covered, and the money will be deducted directly from the user's bank account.

Lok Sabha elections: BJP turns Nitin Gadkari’s nomination filing into show of strength in Nagpur

March 28, 2024 4:22 am

Addressing the gathering, Nitin Gadkari gave out a clarion call to the party workers and asked them to work to ensure a bigger mandate.

In the ‘Kesavananda Bharati’ judgment, the Supreme Court said that the salient features of the Constitution cannot be changed. Similarly, our values, history, culture and heritage must remain constant. C R Sasikumar

Nitin Gadkari at 17th RNG awards: The problem is not difference of opinion. It's poverty of thought

March 21, 2024 10:36 am

Ramnath Goenka was among those people who were willing to pay the price for their principles. Whether these principles lead to victory or defeat, happiness or despair, we must continue to walk our own path

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17th Ramnath Goenka Awards for Excellence in Journalism | On way to being economic power, our ideals, convictions also key in a democracy: Gadkari

March 20, 2024 10:18 am

Politics to investigation, sports to economy, 44 felicitated for works of excellence across print, digital and broadcast during 2021 and 2022

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Lok Sabha Elections: In Vidarbha, do-or-die fight for BJP; Congress tries hard to restore its lost ground

March 20, 2024 9:03 am

The Vidarbha region where cotton and soybean are main crop along with highest orange cultivation accounting upto 30 per cent of the country’s production, financial distress of small and marginal farmers have always been a cause of concern. .

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