Mumbai: India’s premium broadcast network, Times Network, is hosting the ninth edition of its annual signature event, India Economic Conclave (IEC) scheduled on 1 & 2 June 2023 at Taj Palace, New Delhi. A distinguished global platform, India Economic Conclave has been instrumental in shaping a national discourse on the country’s economic growth. Driving the theme, “India: The Emerging Third Superpower", IEC 2023 will lead critical conversations with eminent policymakers, global visionaries, and iconic leaders from India Inc on India's growth as a leading global superpower.
Speaking at Times Network India Economic Conclave 2023, Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road, Transport & Highways said, “We are making significant progress towards achieving the vision of our Prime Minister, which is Atmanirbhar Bharat. Our economy is currently the fastest growing in the world, and we have moved up from the fourth to the third position, surpassing Japan in terms of economic rankings. This transformation has filled us with optimism, and we are confident that we will soon become a dominant economic power. Our ambitious goal of achieving a five trillion-dollar economy is on track to be realised in the near future."
"When it comes to maintaining quality, our focus lies in reducing construction costs without compromising on construction standards. Additionally, we prioritise the environment and ecology. We have successfully utilised bamboo from Assam to create crash barriers, which have undergone rigorous testing and are now being implemented nationwide. Moreover, we have undertaken extensive tree transplantation initiatives, including planting 12,000 trees along the Dwarka Express highway and over 3.5 crore trees exceeding three meters in height. Currently, our country consumes 80 lakh tons of bitumen, while our refinery's capacity is 50 lakh tons, necessitating the import of 30 lakh tons. To address this, we have taken the decision to produce bitumen from rice straw, enabling our farmers to contribute towards producing 30 lakh tons of bitumen domestically."
