Gadkari calls for innovative technology adoption
Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has emphasized on the importance of accurate preparation and practical verification of Detailed Project Report (DPR) to minimize project delays, reduce cost of construction, encourage use of environmentally sustainable material and implement proper road alignment.
He made the call during a meeting with NHAI officials in New Delhi on 30 May 2023, underlining the need for enhancing work efficiency, resolving obstacles and adopting innovative technology.
Gadkari, who chaired the meeting, also launched two Mobile Apps focusing on enhancing efficiency and providing ‘Ease of Commuting’ on the National Highways. The mobile applications inaugurated included ‘RajmargYatra’, a citizen centric Mobile Application with in-built complaint redressal system and ‘NHAI One’, mobile app to facilitate most of the crucial onsite requirements in execution of National Highway Projects.
The Minister inaugurated NHAI’s first ‘Sustainability Report for FY 2021-22’ on governance structure, nature of its operations, its stakeholders, environment and social responsibility initiatives.
He also launched a book on ‘Road Development in India’ that captures history of building the National Highway network in the country.
Addressing the officials, Gadkari stressed on providing citizen centric services and shared his vision on various aspects of National Highway development.
He encouraged NHAI officials to build a world class National Highways network in the country. Fiinews.com
