The visible changes in the development of infrastructure in the country speak volumes about the performance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, said Union Minister Nitin Gadkari at the News18 India Chaupal on Monday, adding the Centre is developing logistics clusters worth Rs 2 lakh crore.
Speaking at the event in New Delhi, the Road Transport and Highways Minister said work by the BJP-led government at the Centre can be compared from 2014 and earlier times. “There are no corruption charges on our Ministry,” he said.
Gadkari further said, “the visible change in the development of infrastructure in the country speaks for itself” regarding the performance of the government led by PM Modi.
The Union Minister said that while financial audits are important, performance audits are even more significant. “I have conducted work in my department worth more than Rs 50 lakh crore,” he said.
Speaking on the various upcoming projects, he said the Centre is working on various ropeways projects in the country including a ‘Flying Cable Bus’ that will connect Delhi’s Dhaula Kuan to Manesar to combat traffic on the road. “There are plans to construct a road that will cut travel time from Delhi to Dehradun significantly. With this new road, one will be able to reach Dehradun in just two hours,” he added.
“We are encouraging the boosting of the public transport system by utilising technology. This can make travel more convenient for people and will help reduce costs and pollution,” he said.
The Union Minister said initiatives by the government will make ensure pollution levels will come down by 50-60 per cent in Delhi in the coming two years.
Gadkari also spoke about various beautification projects for Delhi that will be launched soon. “I am soon going to allot Rs 1,000 crores for the beautification of footpaths. It is important to remember that Delhi is not the personal property of any political party, but rather the pride of our nation.”
Gadkari emphasised that the government’s focus is on transparent, result-oriented, and qualitative work, which he referred to as “assets of the country.”
The construction of roads is a way to achieve progress, employment, and development, Gadkari said. “India is the fastest-growing economy in the world, and both cities and villages in the country are on the path of development,” he added.
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