Minister of Road Transport & Highways: India’s Ambitious Tunnelling Plans
Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, emphasizes the importance of robust infrastructure for economic growth and outlines the government's ambitious plans for investing in high-quality tunnels, bridges, and roads. He emphasises the need for innovation and collaboration to achieve these goals.
The Prime Minister has set a target to make India an Atmanirbhar Bharat and achieve a $5 trillion economy. Currently, India ranks 5th globally, but the goal is to reach 3rd. We are also the fastest-growing economy in the world. As the fastest-growing economy in the world, India is focused on advancing trade, industry, business, and agriculture. Essential to this progress is the development of critical infrastructure in water, power, transport, and communication. Strengthening the country's overall infrastructure is vital for driving growth across these sectors and ensuring robust economic development.
