Union Minister for Roads, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari criticized cement and steel manufacturers for the increase in the prices of these materials and the impact on construction.

“People (cement and steel companies) are taking advantage of the system, which is not right. We need to take a position on this issue,” he said.

The Minister also mentioned that MoRTH has constituted a committee under the chairmanship of K Venkataraman from L&T to reduce the dependence on cement and steel and promote the use of alternative materials that reduce the cost of construction without compromising on the quality. has done.

The Minister spoke at the virtual signing ceremony of the MoU between IIT (BHU) Varanasi and GR Infraprojects Ltd. to promote collaborative research between industry and academia in pavement materials and construction.

News Source: ConstructionWorld