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Nitin Gadkari Urges Modern and Sustainable Road Infrastructure to Drive Economic Growth
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News18•15-10-2026, 21:30
Nitin Gadkari Urges Modern and Sustainable Road Infrastructure to Drive Economic Growth
- •Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted the need for modern, safe, and sustainable road infrastructure during the 12th India-Japan Joint Working Group session.
- •The bilateral meeting focused on advanced construction technologies, tunnel and bridge engineering, sustainable infrastructure, and digital road management.
- •Both nations exchanged technical knowledge and best practices for planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of road networks.
- •The discussions support the Viksit Bharat @2047 vision to enhance economic growth, connectivity, logistics efficiency, and regional access.
- •Experts from Indian and Japanese technical institutions shared innovative technologies and sustainable practices through presentations and interactive sessions.
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The 12th session of the India-Japan Joint Working Group focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in road transportation, highlighting advanced construction technologies, tunnel and bridge engineering, sustainable infrastructure development, and digital technologies in road management.
The meeting aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, which aims to position India as a developed nation by the centenary of its independence while supporting economic growth, connectivity, and logistics efficiency.
The deliberations explored opportunities for enhanced collaboration in the planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of road infrastructure, alongside exchanging technical knowledge and best practices.
