Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, represented India at the BRICS Transport Ministers’ Meet held in Brasilia, Brazil. He highlighted the country’s commitment to developing a sustainable, resilient, and integrated transport infrastructure.
Sharing a post on X (formerly Twitter), Gadkari said, “Represented India at the BRICS Transport Ministers’ Meet in Brasilia — driving the vision for a sustainable, resilient, and future-ready transport ecosystem.”
Flagship Initiatives Highlighted
During the meeting, Gadkari emphasized key initiatives under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. These included:
- PM GatiShakti
- National Logistics Policy
- Bharatmala
- Sagarmala
These programmes are designed to build a multimodal, efficient, and future-ready transport system that supports inclusive growth and enhances regional and global connectivity.
In another post, Gadkari stated that India’s transformative initiatives were shared with global partners at the BRICS meet, furthering the vision of an integrated and strategic infrastructure push.
About BRICS and Its Global Role
BRICS, which stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, represents a major group of emerging economies. Originally formed as BRIC in 2006, the group added South Africa in 2010. Together, BRICS countries represent 41% of the global population, account for 24% of the world’s GDP, and hold a 16% share in global trade.
BRICS has evolved to focus on three major areas:
- Political and security cooperation
- Economic and financial collaboration
- Cultural and people-to-people exchanges
India’s active participation in the BRICS Transport Ministers’ Meet underscores its role in global development and infrastructure leadership.
