BRICS has strength to shape future of global mobility: Gadkari

Source: The Hitavada | Original Published At: 2026-07-12 00:00:00 UTC

Key Points

• Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, spoke at the inaugural session of the 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers' meeting in Nagpur.
• The meeting is convened under India's BRICS Chairship with the theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'.
• Gadkari highlighted that BRICS represents nearly half the world's population and has the potential to lead in cleaner, safer transport systems.
• India's infrastructure achievements were cited, including road network expansion, railway electrification, and green shipping initiatives.
• The Minister called for stronger BRICS cooperation to address common challenges like infrastructure financing, congestion, and emissions.
• India reaffirmed its commitment to knowledge sharing and collaboration in green hydrogen, electric mobility, and digital transport systems.