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The logistic cost of transportation through road depends on several factors such as capital cost of the vehicle, salaries, insurance, permit tax, maintenance, fuel, toll tax and other miscellaneous expenses.

Highways Construction Has Seen Sharp Rise During Pandemic Period: Gadkari

The road transport and highways minister further said in 2020-21, the highways construction pace reached 36.5 km/day, the highest-ever construction speed for national highways.

Agri Sector Exempted From Obtaining NOC For Ground Water Extraction: Tomar

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) through their institutes and State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) are addressing issues related to judicious use of water ensuring higher water and crop productivity in the country, he added.

Potential Of Textiles Sector Should Be Realised By Using Innovations, Latest Tech: Goyal

Companies & Markets Sector Reports Textiles

The sector contributes 2.3 per cent to India’s GDP, 7 per cent of the total industrial output,12 per cent to the export earnings and employs more than 45 million people directly.

Gadkari Inaugurates, Lays Foundation Stone For 16 Highway Projects In Manipur

The minister 'inaugurated and laid foundation stone for 16 National Highway Projects in Manipur with an investment of Rs 4,148 crore covering total length of 298 kms,

Road Ministry To Seek Cabinet Nod For Townships Alongside Highways: Gadkari

The minister emphasised on import substitution, cost effective, pollution free and indigenous methods and development of alternative fuel .

Govt Includes Retail, Wholesale Trade Under MSMEs

Companies & Markets Sector Reports

The revised guidelines will benefit 2.5 crore retail and wholesale traders. The move would also allow them to register on Udyam portal.

Gadkari Says GST Was 'Very Essential', Sees 'Room For Improvement'

Economy

The minister stressed on the need to create more jobs, and said for that reason, the country needs more investments and upgradation in technology.

PM To Interact With Beneficiaries Of Various Schemes Of Digital India On Thursday

The digital India initiative was launched with a vision to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.

European Countries Not Supporting TRIPS Waiver Move To Deal With COVID: Goyal

Economy

India is happy to share free of charge, unlike few other countries which are even looking at profits, while the world needs to be saved through the collective efforts of the world

Stakeholders' Meet Soon To Discuss Growth Plans For Auto Industry: Javadekar

Economy

Vehicles can achieve a maximum speed of 375 kmph on curves with steering control. It is also one of the safest test tracks globally

MSME Need To Integrate With Global Value Chains: Union Minister

MSMEs face many challenges, therefore efforts must be made to strengthen the sector locally to enable their penetration and reach globally, he said at the Assoham webinar.

Gadkari Lays Foundation Stone, Inaugurates Various NH Projects In Himachal Pradesh

The road transport and highway minister promised that road travel time from Delhi to Kullu will be reduced to just seven hours within two years or even before

Gadkari Reviews Progress Of Greenfield Expressways, Access Controlled Highways