New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari underscored that India's infrastructure development should remain centered around people, prioritising comfort, convenience, and seamless connectivity for citizens.

Speaking at the CII National Conference on 'Future of Smart Roads - Safety, Sustainability and Resilience' in New Delhi on Tuesday, the Minister emphasized three foundational pillars driving the next phase of infrastructure development - People, Prosperity, and Planning.

He noted that the road and transport sector presents vast opportunities for economic development, investment, and employment generation across the country.

The Minister informed that the Ministry's annual revenue, currently about Rs 55...