The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has announced that it will conduct the 'Chintan Shivir 2026' from October 5 to 6, 2026, at Ekta Nagar in Narmada district, Gujarat. The ministry stated that this event aims to gather senior officials from the Centre, state governments, and implementing agencies to engage in discussions regarding highway infrastructure. The first session of the event will feature Union minister Nitin Gadkari alongside ministers of state Ajay Tamta and Harsh Malhotra. [1]
In a report by UNI on October 2, 2026, it was confirmed that Haryana's Public Works Minister Ranbir Gangwa is expected to participate in the two-day event. The discussions will cover various pertinent topics such as advancements in construction technologies, road quality, maintenance practices, land acquisition processes, project execution strategies, the PM Gati Shakti initiative, model project agreements, and road safety measures. [2]
Furthermore, a government order from Kerala, dated September 30, 2026, indicated that arrangements for state participation in the 'Chintan Shivir' were being organized, confirming the involvement of various states in this national discussion on highway infrastructure. [3]
Sources
- [1] Press Release: Press Information Bureau
- [2] Haryana PWD Minister Ranbir Gangwa to attend national road infrastructure Chintan Shivir in Gujarat
- [3] eOffice Portal
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