Gadkari Unveils Ambitious Road Infrastructure and Alternative Fuels Plan at India Today Conclave
Nitin Gadkari outlined a plan for road infrastructure, logistics cost reduction, and alternative fuels at the India Today Infrastructure Conclave in New Delhi on February 25. He aims to decrease India's logistics costs from approximately 10% to single digits, citing research from IIM Bangalore and IITs.
The government is advancing hydrogen fuel initiatives with Rs 600 crore allocated for pilot projects across 10 national highways. Gadkari also announced that toll plazas will become barrier-free by December, improving travel efficiency.
With a budget of Rs 3.20 lakh crore, he highlighted the potential for substantial funding through monetization of projects. Road safety and pollution issues were acknowledged, with a focus on ecological preservation and the need for improved roadside amenities.
