Archive · 3 Jul 2025
Gadkari Pledges US-Quality Highways Amidst NHAI Highway Death Criticism
India's government is working on improving highways.
The Minister in charge, Nitin Gadkari, said that in two years, Indian highways will be as good as those in America!
He also said it will cost less to move goods around.
However, there was a bad traffic jam in Madhya Pradesh, and sadly, three people died.
The government is investing in highway projects to make travel better and boost the economy, especially in the state of Jharkhand, with many new projects planned to begin construction and others already ongoing.
Nitin Gadkari promises American-quality highways in India within two years.
He announced highway projects worth Rs 2 lakh crore in Jharkhand.
Gadkari stated logistics costs will be reduced to 9% of GDP by December 2025.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) faces public anger over a 40-hour traffic jam in Madhya Pradesh.
Three people died in the traffic jam due to heat and lack of medical help.
- Who
- Nitin Gadkari, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
- What
- Nitin Gadkari announced plans for improved highways, while NHAI faces criticism over a traffic jam.
- When
- Within two years for highway improvements; by December 2025 for logistics cost reduction.
- Where
- Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To improve infrastructure, reduce logistics costs, and address issues related to traffic incidents.
- Minister
- Nitin Gadkari
- Highway Goal
- American-quality within two years
- Logistics Cost Reduction Target
- 9% of GDP by December 2025
- Jharkhand Projects
- Rs 2 lakh crore worth
- Traffic Jam Location
- Madhya Pradesh
- Deaths in Traffic Jam
- 3