Nitin Gadkari News / Government is a poisonous girl, it drowns whoever it goes with - Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said during a program in Nagpur that being completely dependent on the government can be dangerous. He described the government as a "Vishkanya" (a kind of devil) who drowns whoever it goes with. He also expressed doubts on subsidies and emphasized on self-reliance.

Vikrant Shekhawat : Sep 30, 2024, 10:20 AM
Nitin Gadkari News: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari made some shocking statements at the "Amazing Vidarbha Parishad" program of Vidarbha Economic Development Council held in Nagpur. He said that the government of any party cannot be fully trusted and advised industrialists not to rely on the government. Gadkari clarified this by saying that the government is like a "Vishkanya", which can harm whoever it associates with.

There should be no dependence on the government

Gadkari appealed to industrialists and investors not to make their plans and business decisions completely dependent on the help or subsidy of the government. He said, "If you want to take subsidy, take it, but there is no guarantee when it will be available." He also jokingly said that one may have to "pray to God" for subsidy as it is uncertain when and in what amount the subsidy will be available.

Uncertainty of subsidy

Gadkari told about an incident with his son that his son had expressed hope of a subsidy of Rs 450 crore, but Gadkari warned him that trusting it may be wrong. He also told that the priorities of the government may change in many other schemes, which may delay the subsidy. As an example, he mentioned the "Laadli Behan Yojana", in which the subsidy money may be spent elsewhere.

Concern over lack of investment in Vidarbha

Gadkari also expressed deep concern over the lack of big industrialists and investors in the Vidarbha region. He said that industrialists who can invest Rs 500 crore or Rs 1000 crore are not available here, due to which big projects are not coming to this region. He told that some projects in Vidarbha have been closed and some units have not been able to start, while in areas like Butibori, lands are being misused. Many people buy land and sell it, but do not show interest in setting up new industries.

Discussion of MG Hector Company and Electric Vehicles

Gadkari gave the example of Sajjan Jindal and said that he has recently acquired MG Hector Company and is focusing on electric vehicles. He appealed to Jindal to start something new in Nagpur, especially to make electric buses and trucks. Gadkari believes that the establishment of such big industries in Vidarbha can accelerate the economic development of the region.

Conclusion

This statement of Nitin Gadkari not only gives an important message to industrialists and investors, but also reflects the need to avoid excessive dependence on the government. This view of Gadkari makes it clear that industry and businesses should make their plans independently and should not depend only on subsidies or government help. Despite the lack of big investments in the Vidarbha region, Gadkari expressed confidence that if work is done in the right direction, this region can also move forward on the path of economic progress.