Nitin Gadkari (Indian Politician) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Politician
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	27/05/1957
Age	68 years
Birthplace	Nagpur, Bombay State (now Maharashtra)

Latest News about Nitin Gadkari

25/03/2026

Nitin Gadkari launched the PRISM SG portal in New Delhi to digitize and accelerate approval processes for ROBs in highway and railway projects. The initiative aims to boost efficiency, transparency, and coordination among agencies in infrastructure development. Local MPs met him in Parliament to discuss ongoing development works in their regions.

01/02/2026

Union Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari welcomed the infrastructure push in the Union Budget 2026-27, describing it as an enabler of resilience, opportunity, and global competitiveness. He highlighted key initiatives including 20 new National Waterways for better logistics, seven high-speed railway corridors for enhanced efficiency, dedicated Rare Earth Corridors in multiple states for critical minerals, and urban infrastructure focus on Tier II and III cities as growth engines.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Nitin Jairam Gadkari

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 6" (168 cm)
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

Qualification 1	M.Com
Qualification 2	L.L.B
Qualification 3	Diploma in Business Management

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism
Caste	Deshastha Brahmin
Address	Upadhye Road, Mahal, Nagpur-32 Plot No. 46, Hill Road, Gokulpeth, Nagpur-440010

Family

Father	Jairam Ramchandra Gadkari (Farmer)
Mother	Bhanutai Gadkari
Siblings	Manisha Kishor Totade
Spouse	Kanchan Gadkari (Social Worker)
Children	Nikhil Gadkari Sarang Gadkari Ketki

Career

Politics

Political Party

Bharatiya Janata Party

Political Journey

Joined Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in 1976 and became its secretary for Vidarbha region in 1978
Appointed as city president of Bhartiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) in 1981
Elected as a member of Maharashtra Legislative Council in 1990
Served as the PWD Minister in Maharashtra Government between 1995 and 1999
Retained MLC seat in the 1996, 2002, and 2008 polls
Appointed as the State unit president of BJP in 2004
Became the President of Bharatiya Janata Party in 2009 and stepped down in 2013
Contested and won from Nagpur Loksabha seat in 2014 general election and became Union Minister of Road Transport & Highway Ministry
Given the charge of Shipping and Water Resources, and River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Ministry in September 2017
Won the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections and became Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways and also held the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Won the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from the Nagpur seat for the third time in a row

Favourites

Politicians	Atal Bihari Vajpayee Narendra Modi
Film	Singham
Street Food	Samosa Paani Puri Bhel Puri
Actor	Amitabh Bachchan
Singer	Jagjit Singh
Song	Tujhse Naaraz Nahi Zindagi...
Actress	Rekha

Style Quotient

Car(s) Collection

Ambassador (1994 model)
Honda CRV (2006 Model)
Innova
Maruthi
Isuzu
Mahindra

Assets/Properties

Bank Deposits	Rs. 22 Lakh
Bonds/Debentures	Rs. 13.6 Lakh
Vehicles	Rs. 46.8 Lakh
Jewellery	Rs. 53.6 Lakh
Agricultural Land	Worth Rs. 2.14 Crore
Residential Buildings	Worth Rs. 14.4 Crore (in Mumbai and Nagpur)

Money Factor

Salary (as a Member of Parliament)	Rs. 1 Lakh + Other Allowances
Net Worth (approx.)	Rs. 18.8 Crore (as of 2019)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Started early with Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS).
2. Founded Poly Sack Industrial Society Ltd. producing rigid PVC Pipes.
3. Promoter director at Nikhil Furnitures and Appliances Pvt. Ltd.
4. Chairman of the National Rural Road Development Committee, initiating 'Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana'.
5. Instrumental in building roads, highways, and flyovers in Maharashtra.
6. Initiated fruit exports through 'Ketaki Overseas Trading Company'.

Nitin Gadkari Politician Indian Nagpur, Bombay State (now Maharashtra)