Road infrastructure to be equal to the standard of USA by 2024

Delhi- Mumbai expressway

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari has stated that before the end of 2024, road infrastructure will be equal to the standard of the USA.  As per reports, logistics cost is a matter of concern and stated that it is an effort to take up to 9 per cent by the end of 2024. The construction industry not only contributes significantly to environmental pollution but also conserves 40 per cent of global materials and resources. The Government focuses on reducing the cost of resources and improving the quality of construction and said they are aware that cement and steel are the major components for construction, so they are trying to minimize the use of steel in construction work by trying to adopt substitutes. Apart from this, green hydrogen is the fuel for the future, India is in an excellent position to shape itself as an energy exporter and this can only be possible due to the potential of green hydrogen in India. In the near future, green hydrogen will be a source of energy in the aviation, railway, road transport, chemical and fertilizer industries. India has potential to become a global manufacturing hub and exporter of green hydrogen in near future. Sustainability is also increasingly recognized as an important part of the construction industry. Highlighting India’s role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), India plays a key role in achieving the sustainable development goals agenda 2030. According to UNGC, UN Global Compact, 50 per cent of the delivery of global goals is expected to come from the progress made in India. Hence, it will play a very crucial role in creating a platform for sustainable growth. Talking about Electric mobility, Gadkari further, said that India should be the leader in this sector and our focus is to save these automobiles run on alternative fuels.

 

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