Felt ashamed: Gadkari on highway delay, vows record for blacklisting contractors
· Automobile · Times of India, India Today
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has expressed strong dissatisfaction over the prolonged delays in the widening of the Mumbai-Goa Highway. During an event in Porvorim, Goa, he stated that he felt ashamed by the slow progress and intends to personally inspect the road in October. The minister announced plans to set a record for blacklisting contractors and suspending government officials responsible for poor-quality work or project delays. He further urged the Goa government to develop roadside amenities that showcase the state's local cuisine, architecture, and handicrafts to improve the traveller experience. Gadkari confirmed that the government will continue to take stringent action against those failing to meet infrastructure standards.
Why it matters
The minister's pledge to blacklist contractors and suspend officials signals a shift toward stricter accountability for infrastructure projects, directly impacting the pace and quality of major road developments like the Mumbai-Goa Highway.
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