Stating that India is transitioning from a fuel-importing to a fuel-exporting nation, driven by the growing production and use of ethanol, methanol, bio-LNG, CNG, and green hydrogen, he underscored the crucial role of road engineers for putting in place world-class infrastructure.
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The Centre is laying focus on advanced engineering standards, intelligent transport systems, and awareness initiatives to ensure road safety, safer and more efficient mobility, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said here on Friday while inaugurating the 84th Annual Session of the Indian Roads Congress (IRC).
Stating that India is transitioning from a fuel-importing to a fuel-exporting nation, driven by the growing production and use of ethanol, methanol, bio-LNG, CNG, and green hydrogen, he underscored the crucial role of road engineers for putting in place world-class infrastructure.
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Union minister Gadkari said road engineers’ precision and innovation are key to preparing accurate DPRs and developing hassle-free, safety-assured highways.
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He also highlighted that the use of bio-bitumen and recycled plastic waste in highway construction is enhancing durability, sustainability, and cost efficiency while supporting the nation’s eco-friendly infrastructure goals.
Reiterating the government’s vision, Gadkari stated that the mission is to build world-class infrastructure rooted in innovation and sustainable mobility solutions. This transformative approach, he added, will generate extensive employment opportunities, strengthen the infra-skill ecosystem, and steer India towards a self-reliant and resilient future.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, State’s PWD Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, IRC President Prof. Manoranjan Parida, and senior officials also graced the occasion.
The IRC annual session here brought together engineers, policymakers, researchers, academicians, industry stakeholders, and public authorities from across the country to discuss advancements and policies in the roads and highways sector. The theme for this year’s session is ‘Major Advances in Highway Technology and Policy’.
The four-day event (November 7–10) has brought together over 3,500 delegates, including engineers, researchers, policymakers, and industry experts from across India. The session aims to foster knowledge sharing, technological exchange, and collaboration to strengthen India’s road infrastructure.
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