News for '-central-road-fund'

If you want good service, you have to pay: Govt on toll collection

'Toll system can never end though the rates may vary from time to time. Toll is my brain child'

States slow to use funds for road projects

Bridge in Rae Bareli, inauguration in Lucknow

While Sonia had expressed her intention to inaugurate the bridge, for which Rs 30 crore was given out of the Central Road Fund at her personal behest, Mayawati got her Public Works Department minister Naseemuddin Siddiqui to go ahead with the inauguration, 100 km away from the site of the bridge, in state capital Lucknow itself, 24 hours ahead of schedule on Wednesday afternoon.

Shipping ministry wants to use road funds for inland waterways

Transportation via inland waterways is cost-effective and more environment-friendly than rail or road transportation

Baalu for tourist spots upgrade

Investment fund may get managers

Modi govt's capital expenditure for April-July crosses Rs 1 trillion

The major beneficiaries have been the ministries of roads and highways, railways and power

No need to fear CAA, NPR, says Uddhav after meeting Modi

The Shiv Sena chief said an atmosphere is being created in the country that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) is 'dangerous' for Muslims, but added that the exercise will not be carried out in Maharashtra.

'Grand challenge' to boost states' participation in Bharatmala

Once the scheme is implemented 70-80 per cent of the freight would move along national highways as against the current 40 per cent, says Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari.

Modi @ 4: Bharatmala is going to be the highway sector's next big story

The thrust will be on improving connectivity in economic corridors and remote and border areas with a view to hike trade and enable faster movement of cargo.

21 bills passed, 49 hours lost during winter session of Parliament

The session started on December 15 ended on January 5.

Winter session ends, Centre says Congress stalled bill triple talaq

The productivity of the Lok Sabha was 91.58 per cent while that of Rajya Sabha was 56.29 per cent.

How Gadkari plans to change the way you travel

Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari known for promoting innovative ideas in transportation, created a stir some time back when he pitched for 100 per cent electric mobility by 2030. In an interview with Megha Manchanda & Jyoti Mukul, he talks about the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) and electric vehicles.

Samajwadi Party protests in Upper House; forces 3 adjournments before noon

Kurien adjourned the House till noon.

Budget may announce increase in road cess

The road ministry has put forward two proposals before the Prime Minister's Office and the finance ministry.

How Nitin Gadkari plans to make Indian roads safe and pollution-free

The Centre has accorded top priority for cost-effective, pollution-free transportation modes, such as waterways, which reduce logistic costs and increase road safety. Union minister of roads, highways, ports and shipping Nitin Gadkari speaks to Sanjay Jog about the government's strategy.