Faulty Road Engineering Often Reason For Accidents In India: Nitin Gadkari
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The minister also emphasised the need for perfection in detailed project reports (DPR) without compromising on design and quality.
Faulty road engineering is often the reason for five lakh accidents reported in India every year, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said here on Sunday, urging engineers to work towards removing the black spots to save lives.
Gadkari, while addressing the 82nd annual session of the Indian Roads Congress, called for reducing construction costs without compromising on quality by using alternative materials and the latest technology and completing projects on time.
Talking about the Uttarkashi tunnel collapse, in which 41 labourers were trapped and rescued after a marathon effort of 17 days, the minister said one cannot forget those who went inside the tunnel and risked their lives to save the lives of the men trapped inside.
