Union Minister Nitin Gadkari gives green signal to scrappage policy, likely to be announced this week
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday gave a green signal to the scrappage policy which is likely to be announced this week. As per reports, the Centre will first announce the rules for the scrapping centre, followed by the fitness rules for vehicles in the second phase.
Mar 01, 2021, 23:30 PM IST
FASTag will help save Rs 20,000 crore on fuel every year, says Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that mandatory use of FASTag would help save about Rs 20,000 crore on fuel cost every year. He also said that it would boost the revenue by at least Rs 10,000 crore. He launched a live monitoring system to assess the condition at toll plazas across the country.
Mar 01, 2021, 20:43 PM IST
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari suggests converting all govt vehicles into EVs
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari was addressing the launch Go Electric campaign. He pledged to convert all vehicles in his ministry to EVs and urged other departments to follow suit in a bid to cut India's oil import dependence. Nitin Gadkari suggested that the use of electric vehicles should be made mandatory for all government officials.
Feb 19, 2021, 19:00 PM IST
What happens to my a/c balance if I lose my FASTag? Answers to top 5 FAQs on FASTag here
There are several questions related to the usage of FASTag that are cropping up frequently like can you use one fastag for two vehicles, what happens to your account balance if you lose your FASTag and so on. We have answers for top 5 most frequently asked questions.
Feb 18, 2021, 13:11 PM IST
Can I use same FASTag for two vehicles? What happens to a/c balance if I lose my FASTag? Top 5 FAQs answered here
There are several questions related to the usage of FASTag that are cropping up frequently like can you use one fastag for two vehicles, what happens to your account balance if you lose your FASTag and so on. We have answers for top 5 most frequently asked questions.
Feb 16, 2021, 11:37 AM IST
First CNG-powered Tractor launched in the country
The first CNG-powered tractor was launched in the country, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari was also present on the occasion. CNG-powered tractors will reduce pollution and cost less than diesel.
Feb 13, 2021, 16:32 PM IST
Good news on FASTag! No more worries on minimum balance, NHAI changes THIS rule
FASTags ar useful for the commuters as they will not need to stop at toll plazas for cash payments. It also saves time and fuel. The FASTags were launched in the year 2016, and four banks together issued nearly a lakh of them. By 2017, their numbers went up to seven lakh. Over 34 lakh FASTags were issued in 2018.
Feb 11, 2021, 09:50 AM IST
Exclusive : Nitin Gadkari is live on Zee News
Watch Nitin Gadkari Budget Interview on Zee News.
Feb 02, 2021, 15:04 PM IST
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari calls for reducing road accidents by half by 2025
The Minister for Road Transport & Highways and MSMEs Nitin Gadkari has asked state governments to accord top priority to road safety, in a statement released by the ministry. Nitin Gadkari was addressing 19th meeting of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC) on Tuesday (January 19) in New Delhi. he meeting was attended by Transport Ministers from the states of Andhra Pradesh and Bihar.
Jan 20, 2021, 16:21 PM IST
Mandatory FASTag from February 15: Here's all you need to know
Enumerating its benefits, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari had said, it is useful for the commuters as they will not need to stop at toll plazas for cash payments. It also saves time and fuel. The FASTags were launched in the year 2016, and four banks together issued nearly a lakh of them. By 2017, their numbers went up to seven lakh. Over 34 lakh FASTags were issued in 2018.
Jan 20, 2021, 10:16 AM IST
India: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari launches 'Vedic paint' made from cow dung
Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Industries Nitin Gadkari on Thursday (December 17, 2020) introduced 'Vedic paint' made of cow dung. The Union Minister informed that the paint will come in distemper and emulsion forms and will dry in only four hours.
Jan 15, 2021, 08:42 AM IST
Deadline for use of FASTag extended till February 15, 2021
The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways had earlier issued a notification making a FASTag mandatory for all four-wheel vehicles from January 1, 2021.
Dec 31, 2020, 11:47 AM IST
Centre announces enforcement of mandatory FASTag from January 1, 2021
FASTag is being made mandatory for all vehicles in the country from January 1, 2021.
Dec 25, 2020, 00:59 AM IST
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to inaugurate, lay foundation stone for 18 highway projects in Rajasthan today
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for 18 highway projects in Rajasthan virtually on Thursday. According to a press statement from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, these projects carry a road length of nearly 1,127 kilometres, involving a construction value of Rs 8,341 crores.
Dec 24, 2020, 07:14 AM IST
Nitin Gadkari unveils Vedic Paint made from cow dung, says 'will boost rural economy'
The Union Minister Nitin Gadkari introduced the soon-to-be-launched `Vedic Paint` made of cow dung.
Dec 18, 2020, 11:40 AM IST
GPS technology will make India become ‘toll booth free’ in next two years: Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari said that the government has finalised the GPS-based technology toll collection to ensure seamless movement of vehicles across the country.
Dec 17, 2020, 22:59 PM IST
Zee News Exclusive : Nitin Gadkari on how farmers protest is getting used for malafide intentions
BJP Leader and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari talked to Zee News on how farmers protest is getting used for malafide intentions.
Dec 13, 2020, 18:16 PM IST
Auto industry meeting with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to discuss scrappage policy, other issues
The automobile sector, which saw a dip in sales due to the coronavirus pandemic, is now witnessing green shoots.
Nov 02, 2020, 19:03 PM IST
Time to show incompetent officers the door: Nitin Gadkari slams corrupt NHAI officials; watch
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari reprimanded officials during a National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) programme.
Oct 30, 2020, 02:06 AM IST
VIDEO: Nitin Gadkari warns employees
Employees are Complicating things and causing obstacles: Nitin Gadkari
Oct 29, 2020, 18:36 PM IST
