Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Inaugurates Chintan Shivir 2026,
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari today inaugurated “Chintan Shivir 2026 – A National Conclave on Highway Infrastructure” at Tent City 2, Statue of Unity, Ekta Nagar, Narmada District, Gujarat, setting the direction for two days of focused deliberations on strengthening India’s highway infrastructure. T
he Chintan Shivir, being held under the motto “Gatishakti se Pragati”, brings together Transport and PWD Ministers from States, senior officials of State PWDs, implementing agencies and other stakeholders to deliberate on key issues concerning highway development, project implementation and infrastructure delivery. Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Shri Harsh Malhotra also addressed the inaugural session.
Shri Gadkari highlighted that road safety must be integrated into highway planning and project design from the beginning. Identification of accident-prone locations and incorporation of appropriate safety interventions during the planning and construction stages can contribute towards safer highways and reduction in road accidents. (UPDATED O 5TH OCT 2026)
