{
  "id": 11691741,
  "title": "Gadkari calls for global code of conduct for infrastructure sector",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/gadkari-calls-for-global-code-of-conduct-for-infrastructure-sector",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-03T13:10:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times - Economy",
    "slug": "the-economic-times-economy",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/gadkari-calls-for-global-code-of-conduct-for-infrastructure-sector/articleshow/134660506.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nitin Gadkari, Union minister for Road Transport and Highways, emphasized the importance of infrastructure development for positioning India as a leading economy during his address to attendees at the Asian Scenario on Infrastructural Development (ASID-26) conference in Nagpur. He suggested the establishment of an international code of conduct for the infrastructure sector, urging foreign delegates to collaborate in creating a dedicated website that serves as a platform for sharing global research and ideas. Gadkari highlighted the utilization of discarded materials in road construction by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), citing the use of 80 tonnes of municipal waste. He stressed the significance of quality, economics, environment, ecology, and ethics in the use of alternative materials. Gadkari also advocated for the development of new technologies, noting India's progress and the global demand for Indian materials due to their superior quality and innovative technologies.",
  "summary": "Nitin Gadkari highlighted the significance of infrastructure development in transforming India into a leading economy. He advocated for the use of alternative materials, including municipal waste, in construction to enhance sustainability. Gadkari urged the formulation of an international code of conduct to integrate new ideas and technologies in the sector. He suggested creating a 'Bank of…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}