Union Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on 1 October spoke in regards to the opening of the upcoming Urban Extension Road 2, a significant ring highway challenge in Delhi. He spoke in regards to the challenge throughout an interplay with the Indian Diaspora on the twenty seventh World Road Congress in Prague.

During his handle, the Union Transport and Highways Minister mentioned, “Urban Extension Road 2, a hoop highway shall be opened in 2-3 months, usually, when you (individuals) come to Delhi after which go to the airport it is going to take 2 hours however after this highway opens, you’ll be able to attain the airport in 20 minutes.”

During his handle, he acknowledged that the highway could be inaugurated throughout the subsequent 2-3 months, doubtlessly revolutionizing journey occasions within the metropolis.

The improvement of Urban Extension Road 2 is anticipated to considerably scale back journey time and congestion for commuters travelling to the airport and numerous elements of the town. This infrastructure challenge goals to boost connectivity and ease site visitors congestion within the Indian capital.

Minister Nitin Gadkari additionally mentioned that India has set a goal to develop into world’s primary vehicle manufacturing hub within the subsequent 3 to 4 years.

Gadkari mentioned, that within the final 9 years, the dimensions of the auto business in India had elevated from ₹4.5 lakh crore rupees to ₹12.5 lakh crore. The minister mentioned the Automobile business has given jobs to 4.5 crore individuals of the nation.

Nitin Gadkari additionally spoke in regards to the authorities’s technique of regularly transferring away from using diesel and petrol.

“All the vehicles in Nagpur such as tractors, buses, and cars are running through bio-CNG…I have a dream to get India rid of petrol and diesel…It’s a difficult dream to achieve but not impossible” Gadkari mentioned.

Minister Gadkari was welcomed in a conventional ‘Maharashtrian approach’ upon his arrival at Prague airport on October 1, the place he was greeted by India’s Ambassador to the Czech Republic, Hemant Kotalwar.

His go to to Prague is a part of his official tour, which incorporates participation within the Ministerial session on Road Safety on the twenty seventh World Road Congress.

(With inputs from ANI)