Nueva Delhi: In this era of social networks, he cannot sweep things under the carpet, said the Minister of Transport of Transportation of the Union, Nitin Gadkari, while highlighting how even small problems related to the quality of the road And the toll becomes viral. He said that the use of social networks has become a tool for the public to expose everything and that it is a call for attention so that all solve problems quickly, otherwise, none in the government would be saved.
Speaking in a workshop about the adoption of automated and intelligent construction technology assisted by machine (AIMC) in road constructionGadkari said: “When you do a good job, I get credit. But when there is a bump on a road, people criticize me … people criticized us on social media platforms when there were potholes on the Delhi-Mumbai highway. Ab Kisiki Chori Chhor Nehin Sakti (now none can hide his mistake). We must all understand that all those responsible will be completely exposed, if we do not address the problems quickly. “
The minister said that even the prime minister seeks details after receiving complaints and, due to transparency, none can hide anything.
Referring to how there have been several memes in him for hitting roads, Gadkari said: “Those who obtain toll income are never criticized, but only I face criticism. I will ask the Secretary of Road Transportation to bring a rule that presents accumulations that mention the names of the contractor, consultant, project director and period of responsibility for defects so that people know who is responsible. “
On the new technology for the construction of better quality roads, the minister said he is in favor of making the use of AIMC technology Mandatory, which has been used for the recently built Kanpur-Lucknow highway. Union Road Transport secretary, V Umashnakar, said the government is considering making this mandatory at least for the Greenfield highways and highways projects (new alignment).
AIMC technology offers several benefits during the construction of NH corridors. These include machine -guided automatic construction, digitalized construction data deposit that can be used for digital twin applications, real -time documentation, high adhesion to design specifications, time efficient and reduce waste, construction of time without compromising The quality of the construction, improved ridiculability, durability and longevity of performance, greater productivity, better transparency and minimal human interventions.
Early in the day, while talking in another event of the sugar industry, Gadkari said that political pressure plays a key role in political decisions, highlighting how Cane producers can affect the results of the surveys in 178 electoral districts of Lok Sabha In the country.
The minister said that after Delhi’s elections, he would hold a meeting with oil marketing companies where they will discuss forms and means to make retail ethanol prices reasonable. He added that an WTO had a price per liter of ethanol at RS 110 in the retail market, higher than the gasoline market price. “Possibly on February 6 or 7, we will hold a meeting. The Minister of Petroleum (Hardeep Puri) has told me that the ethanol rate that the government acquires and the sale price can be rationalized at a reasonable level (so that they are not retail at high prices), ”said Gadkari.
