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Gadkari Pushes Tech & Faster Clearances to Slash India's Construction Costs

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has called for faster decision-making and clearances to prevent costly delays in infrastructure projects. He emphasized adopting modern technologies like biofuels and waste-to-wealth solutions, including using plastic in road construction. The minister stressed the need for quality-based evaluation and stronger industry-academia collaboration for innovation. Gadkari also highlighted the global success of Indian infrastructure companies and the importance of maintaining high standards.

Key Points: Gadkari: Modern Tech, Faster Clearances to Cut Construction Costs

  • Faster clearances prevent delays
  • Adopt biofuels & waste-to-wealth tech
  • Use plastic in road construction
  • Ensure quality over cost shortcuts
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Nitin Gadkari urges modern tech, faster clearances to cut India's construction costs

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari urges faster clearances, modern tech like biofuels and plastic roads to reduce India's infrastructure costs.

"Innovation, entrepreneurship, science, technology, research and skilled practices are essential to convert knowledge into wealth - Nitin Gadkari"

New Delhi, April 10

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Friday urged faster decision‑making, adoption of modern technologies and sustainable practices to reduce construction costs and enhance efficiency.

The Minister highlighted the importance of completing key prerequisites such as land acquisition and statutory clearances in advance to ensure smooth execution of infrastructure projects, according to the official statement.

He noted that delays caused by pending clearances and procedural bottlenecks in the past had severely impacted project timelines and the financial health of contractors.

The minister also underlined the need to promote biofuels, biomass-based fuels and other alternative fuels and new technologies for the future of infrastructure development.

Such technologies can help reduce dependence on conventional fuels and lower operational costs. He also called for greater use of waste-to-wealth technologies, including recycling of plastic waste and used tyres in road construction.

Referring to successful innovations, the minister said that the use of plastic waste in road construction has already shown positive results in projects, particularly in Nagpur.

He further highlighted the importance of adopting futuristic technologies and research-based solutions and encouraged stronger collaboration between industry, research institutions and academia for developing innovative construction technologies.

He stressed that infrastructure development requires faster decision-making, better project planning and strong commitment to quality.

Innovation, entrepreneurship, science, technology, research and skilled practices are essential to convert knowledge into wealth, the minister said, according to a statement from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.

Gadkari also underlined the need to ensure quality-based evaluation in project implementation, stating that quality and performance must receive higher priority along with cost considerations.

Gadkari also noted that Indian infrastructure companies have demonstrated their capabilities globally, executing major projects in countries such as Dubai, Qatar and several African nations.

He said maintaining high standards of quality and avoiding shortcuts will further enhance the global reputation of India's construction industry, the statement said.

- IANS

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Priya S
The focus on waste-to-wealth, especially using plastic in roads, is brilliant. We have such a massive waste problem, and turning it into a resource is the kind of innovative, sustainable thinking India needs. Hope this gets implemented widely and not just in pilot projects.
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Aman W
Good words, but execution is key. We've heard about faster clearances for years. The real test is whether the babus in various departments will actually change their 'file-pushing' culture. Action on the ground is what matters.
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Sarah B
As someone who works in sustainable tech, the emphasis on biofuels and research collaboration is very encouraging. India has the talent and the need. Bridging the gap between labs and construction sites can create world-leading solutions.
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Karthik V
Quality-based evaluation over just lowest cost bidding is crucial. So many roads develop potholes in months. If we want our infrastructure to last, we must pay for quality. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Nikhil C
My father is a small-time contractor. The points about delays hurting financial health are 100% true. Banks charge interest, labour costs rise... a delayed clearance can wipe out the profit of a whole project. Hope this talk leads to real reform.

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