Consultants of faulty detailed project reports culprits: Nitin Gadkari
"Such poor quality DPR that today on road, 5 lakh accidents occur, and 1.8 lakh deaths, and all have problems of defective DPR," Gadkari said. The minister cautioned contractors against compromising construction quality after winning an infrastructure project. There will be a performance audit in addition to a financial audit, and contractors found wanting will be punished and black-listed, he…
Highway and road transport minister Nitin Gadkari blamed consultants for the faulty detailed project reports (DPRs) that have led to a multitude of accidents and deaths on highways. At the Ficci's 4th Edition of Tunnels & Bridges Conference 2026, Gadkari claimed that consultants prepared these DPRs using Google, resulting in loss of life and property.
Gadkari stated that the quality of DPRs was so poor that it caused 5 lakh accidents and 1.8 lakh deaths on roads. He warned contractors against compromising construction quality after winning an infrastructure project, promising a performance audit along with financial audit, with penalties and blacklisting for those found wanting.
Gadkari also announced that ratings would be given to contractors and DPR consultants, impacting their ability to bid for future projects. His ministry will review existing provisions governing subcontracting of highway works to ensure strict adherence to contractual requirements and accountability for quality and timely execution with the principal contractor.
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