Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:58am on 20 Oct 2024,Sunday India
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced India’s goal to surpass the U.S. in road infrastructure during a seminar in Bhopal. Speaking at the Indian Road Congress on October 19, 2024, he emphasized the importance of connectivity for economic growth, quoting John F. Kennedy to highlight infrastructure’s role in wealth creation. Gadkari also urged the use of segregated waste in road construction, citing Delhi’s Gazipur landfill reduction. He expressed concern over road accidents, urging immediate action on blackspots, and advocated for green highways to combat pollution.
