Nitin Gadkari Clears Air On Toll Taxes, Road Quality And Accountability

Addressing concerns over multiple levies on vehicle owners, Nitin Gadkari clarified the government’s position on road taxes, fuel cess and toll charges. He explained that while infrastructure funding involves PPP, BOT and TOT models, accountability must be clearly understood. Gadkari stressed that the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is responsible only for National Highways, not state, city or rural roads—despite frequent public criticism on social media. On quality issues, the minister underlined that the government has taken strict and corrective steps, including a new rule to blacklist non-performing contractors for two years. He reiterated that improving national highway quality remains a top priority, while misinformation often blurs the distinction between different road authorities.