Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday called for an organisation specially for the Indian construction equipment manufacturing industry which can do research and give appropriate technology for the future as futuristic planning is very important.
Gadkari said there has to be an organisation similar to the automobiles sector specific ARAI. Addressing ICEMA’s Annual Session 2022 Gadkari said the ministry will support in making of this organisation which can be qualitatively helpful for development of futuristic technology .
According to a Government Press release, the Minister emphasised on research and development of equipments. He said innovation entrepreneurship science technology research skill and successful practice we name as knowledge and the conversion of knowledge into wealth is the future. He said without economic viability technology is not useful and asked manufacturers to concentrate on the fuel efficiency.
Gadkari also stressed on the importance of bio LNG ,Bio CNG and Hydrogen as alternate fuels for cost saving and reduction in pollution. Talking about innovation and Electric vehicles he said its time to change and manufacturing of JCBs on electric should be started.
On the occasion, Gadkari also emphasised on skilled manpower, appropriate training and road safety for long term planning. He said this industry is giving strength to Indian economy and in making atmanirbhar bharat.