The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture, chaired by Shri Sanjay Kumar Jha, presented five reports examining the Demands for Grants for the financial year 2026-27 for various ministries, including Civil Aviation, Culture, Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Road Transport and Highways, and Tourism.
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During the inauguration of the Ganga Expressway in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi emphasized the expressway's role as more than just a high-speed road but as a 'gateway' to new possibilities and opportunities. The Prime Minister praised the expressway as an example of
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed profound sorrow over the tragic accident in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, and announced financial assistance for the victims' families. Source: Original Link
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences after a wall collapse tragedy in Bengaluru, Karnataka, resulting in loss of lives. An ex-gratia payment has been announced from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund to support affected families. Source: Original Link
Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari conducted a comprehensive review of the quality and maintenance of National Highways in Maharashtra and Goa, with extensive discussions on execution timelines, quality standards, and advanced construction techniques to enhance infrastructure efficiency and safety. Source: Original Link