₹60,000-Crore Pune Infra Projects Planned: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
Pune: Infrastructure projects must be planned with a long-term vision of 25 to 50 years instead of being designed only to meet present-day requirements, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said on Monday. Pune Addressed the Festival of Thinkers Lecture Series organised by Symbiosis International University in Pune today. The discussion focused on building the foundations…
Pune - Union Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasized the need for long-term infrastructure planning during his address to the Festival of Thinkers Lecture Series in Pune. Gadkari urged planners to focus on a 25 to 50 year vision rather than only addressing current requirements. The discussion centered around fostering a more productive, innovative, and prosperous India by strengthening human capital and enabling businesses.
Gadkari stated that infrastructure projects worth ₹60,000 crore are planned for Pune in the near future. The minister proposed innovative financing models to implement these projects. He also advocated for the use of advanced technology, such as drones, artificial intelligence, LiDAR, and satellite imagery, to monitor road conditions and enable predictive maintenance before problems become severe.
Furthermore, Gadkari called for a shift from repairing infrastructure after it fails to preventive maintenance. He stressed that stronger infrastructure would reduce transportation costs, boost the competitiveness of Indian industries, and strengthen connectivity between rural producers and markets. Additionally, he highlighted the importance of balancing infrastructure expansion with environmental protection and sustainable economic growth.
According to Gadkari, technological advancement, research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and skill development are crucial in converting knowledge into economic value and generating employment.
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