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Gadkari nears finish on Pandharpur route, dedicated warkari lanes and safer crossings coming

Gadkari nears finish on Pandharpur route, dedicated warkari lanes and safer crossings coming

Union minister Nitin Gadkari said major works on the Pandharpur pilgrimage route are almost complete, with nearly 80% finished. Remaining stretches are expected to be completed in four to six months. Dedicated lanes for warkaris and Foot Over Bridges are planned to improve safety, as large projects like the Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi Marg and Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi Marg move toward completion.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Nitin Gadkari scraps VIP convoy choosing bus travel to cut fuel and traffic during Maharashtra tour

Nitin Gadkari scraps VIP convoy choosing bus travel to cut fuel and traffic during Maharashtra tour

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will travel by bus instead of a large VIP convoy during his upcoming Maharashtra inspection tour, trimming his convoy size by half. The step is intended to reduce fuel consumption, ease traffic, and limit public inconvenience, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s austerity and energy-conservation push. Officials say it’s meant to lead by example as global energy concerns grow.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 13 May 2026

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Delhi launches barrier less tolling at Mundka Bakkarwala ending long queues

Delhi launches barrier less tolling at Mundka Bakkarwala ending long queues

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated Delhi’s first barrier less tolling system at the Mundka Bakkarwala plaza on UER- II, designed to cut bottlenecks and speed up highway movement. Delhi becomes the second city in India to deploy this technology after Gujarat’s Choryasi toll plaza was rolled out earlier this month.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 11 May 2026
Nitin Gadkari inaugurates Delhi barrier less toll plaza rolling out nationwide by 2027

Nitin Gadkari inaugurates Delhi barrier less toll plaza rolling out nationwide by 2027

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated a barrier-less toll plaza on the Mundka Bakkarwala stretch under UER II in Delhi. Vehicles can move through without stopping using advanced toll technology. The government plans to replicate the system across multiple toll plazas nationwide to cut traffic snarls and save time and fuel, with more installations targeted by 2027.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026
Nitin Gadkari says social work makes campaigning unnecessary as EV demand surges

Nitin Gadkari says social work makes campaigning unnecessary as EV demand surges

Union minister Nitin Gadkari said his social work reduces the need for election campaigning, speaking at an award ceremony in Pune. He also pointed to rapid growth in India’s electric vehicle market, noting demand is so high that buyers may wait longer for EVs than for conventional cars.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026
Nitin Gadkari declares no future for petrol and diesel vehicles in India

Nitin Gadkari declares no future for petrol and diesel vehicles in India

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari says petrol and diesel vehicles have “no future” as India accelerates its shift away from these fuels. He urged manufacturers to move toward cleaner options, flagging hydrogen and ethanol as the way forward. India is already producing ethanol from multiple sources, while pilot projects for hydrogen trucks and buses are in progress.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026

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