15/05/2026 Nitin Gadkari stated that no new national highway projects should be approved without 100% land acquisition to prevent delays caused by protracted land disputes. He reiterated that consultants responsible for preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) are the real culprits behind poor highway quality and noted that the ministry has highway assets worth Rs 15 lakh crore that can be monetized.
25/03/2026 Nitin Gadkari launched the PRISM SG portal in New Delhi to digitize and accelerate approval processes for Road Over Bridges (ROBs) in highway and railway projects. The initiative aims to boost efficiency, transparency, and coordination among agencies in infrastructure development by streamlining main approval and inspection procedures linked to ROB construction.
18/03/2026 A purported viral video showed a heated exchange between Nitin Gadkari and Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi during a meeting in New Delhi, sparking widespread debate. In the clip, Gadkari criticized certain bus body makers for operating without adequately following prescribed safety rules and compliance issues, though the authenticity of the video has not been independently verified.
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.
