New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- Road and Surface Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that the highways in the country were being built to international standards and that efforts are being made to explore new technologies to deal with the damage caused by rains, floods and cloudbursts.

Addressing Panchjanya Infra Confluence here, Gadkari said treated sewage water will be used for road and building construction.

The Minister said that by combining modern technology with eco-friendly practices, India is building a "new generation of highways" that are durable, green, and future-ready.

"Sometimes, natural challenges occur -- cloudbursts, record-breaking rainfall, floods -- and problems arise. To deal with such issues, we are constantly explo...