Nitin Gadkari: ‘Better Roads Cut India’s Logistics Costs, Boost Jobs And Drive Growth’

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has highlighted the role of infrastructure in driving India’s economic growth, saying the country’s logistics costs have fallen from 16% to 9% of GDP. Gadkari said better roads and expressways are improving connectivity, supporting trade and industry, and creating employment opportunities. He cited travel-time reductions, including Delhi to Meerut, which now takes around 45–50 minutes compared with three-and-a-half hours earlier. He also highlighted ongoing road projects worth ₹1.6 lakh crore in Delhi, saying improved infrastructure can ease traffic congestion, reduce pollution, boost tourism and help India achieve its economic ambitions.