India, Nov. 7 -- Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari today inaugurated the 84th Annual Session of the Indian Roads Congress (IRC) in Bhubaneswar in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.

Addressing the gathering, Gadkari said India is undergoing a major transformation from being a fuel-importing nation to one that will soon export clean and alternative fuels. He said the government is promoting the use of ethanol, methanol, bio-LNG, CNG, and green hydrogen to achieve energy self-sufficiency and reduce dependency on fossil fuels.

The minister highlighted the Centre's strong commitment to road safety, saying that modern engineering standards, intelligent transport systems, and national awareness pro...