Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Gadkari Urges Innovation in Road Engineering, Highlights India's Fuel Export Shift
Imagine roads are like puzzles, and engineers are the puzzle solvers.
The minister, Nitin Gadkari, told the puzzle solvers that it's okay to try new ways to put the puzzle pieces together, even if a new idea doesn't work perfectly at first.
He said that if they try something new and make a small mistake that wasn't on purpose, they shouldn't be punished.
This is because trying new things helps us find better ways to build roads, create jobs, and make our country stronger.
He also mentioned that India is making so much of its own special fuel, like ethanol and green hydrogen, that it's starting to sell it to other countries instead of just buying it.
This is a big change that will help India become more self-sufficient and a leader in the world.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari urged engineers and researchers to embrace experimentation and innovation in road construction.
Gadkari proposed forgiving bonafide mistakes in new experiments to encourage progress and job creation in the government system.
He highlighted the use of bio-bitumen and recycled plastic waste in highway construction for durability and sustainability.
India is transitioning from a fuel-importing to a fuel-exporting nation due to increased production of ethanol, methanol, bio-LNG, CNG, and green hydrogen.
The government is committed to advanced engineering standards and intelligent transport systems for road safety and efficient mobility.
- Who
- Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari
- What
- Addressed engineers and researchers at the Indian Roads Congress, advocating for innovation in road construction and highlighting India's shift to a fuel-exporting nation.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Bhubaneswar
- Why
- To encourage new practices and experiments in road engineering, promote road safety, sustainable infrastructure, and showcase India's progress in energy.
Government System Approach
Gadkari's Proposed Approach
Handling Experimental Failures
Government System Approach
Senior officers order action against those who initiated experiments if they fail.
Gadkari's Proposed Approach
Bonafide mistakes in experiments should be forgiven to encourage new practices and job creation.
Encouraging New Practices
Government System Approach
Fear of repercussions for failure hinders the adoption of new initiatives and global best practices.
Gadkari's Proposed Approach
Encouraging new experiments and forgiving bonafide mistakes is crucial for implementing new practices and achieving progress.
- Event
- 84th Annual Session of the Indian Roads Congress (IRC)
- Location
- Bhubaneswar
- Keynote Speaker
- Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
- Minister's Focus Areas
- Encouraging innovation, road safety, sustainable infrastructure, transitioning to fuel export
- Innovation in Construction
- Use of bio-bitumen and recycled plastic waste
- Alternative Fuels
- Ethanol, methanol, bio-LNG, green hydrogen, CNG
Sources
84th Indian Roads Congress to begin in Bhubaneswar with focus on better and safer roads
India transitioning to fuel-exporting nation: Gadkari
Advanced engineering standards to ensure road safety, safer mobility: Gadkari at Indian Road Congress in Bhubaneswar
Union Minister Gadkari announces Rs 1,000-cr additional road development package for Odisha