gadkari responded to the questions from representatives and assured all possible help from the government new delhi the government is planning to build highways worth rs 15 lakh crore in the next two years union minister nitin gadkari said on thursday the road transport highways and msme minister also said that the auto scrapping policy is likely to be finalised soon in a video conference with the members of siam society of indian automobile manufacturers institute over impact of covid19 on the automobile sector the minister suggested to focus on enhancing liquidity in business as ups and downs are common advt he stressed that one needs to plan for bad times while working for growth and added that the industry should focus more on innovation technology and research skill to become competitive in global market i have set a target of constructing roads worth rs 15 lakh crore in the next two years gadkari said adding that his ministry is working overtime to clear all arbitration cases with concessionaires the minister informed that he has directed the ministry officials to finalise the auto scrapping policy quickly and said it will go a long way in cost reduction he also suggested exploring cheaper credits including foreign capital for enhancing liquidity in the automobile manufacturing sector on the question of bsiv vehicles he said the government is bound by the supreme court verdict on the same however on industry suggestion he will get the matter examined afresh regarding relaxations sought on other regulations gadkari stated that he will endeavour to provide relief wherever possible where industry is seeking extension of time gadkari responded to the questions from representatives and assured all possible help from the government he informed that he would take up the issues at the appropriate level in the government and other departments the video conference was also attended by the minister of state for road transport and highways vk singh and secretary road transport and highways giridhar aramane among other senior officials advt during this interaction members expressed concerns regarding various challenges being faced by industry amid covid19 pandemic along with few suggestions and requested support from the government to keep the sector afloat pti published on may 7 2020 at 0620 pm ist telegram facebook copy link be the first one to comment comment now comments comment now read comment 1 all comments post post find this comment offensive choose your reason below and click on the submit button this will alert our moderators to take actions reasons for reporting foul language defamatory inciting hatred against a certain community out of context spam others report join the community of 2m industry professionals subscribe to our newsletter to get latest insights analysis download etauto app get realtime updates save your favourite articles scan to download app auto scrappage policy highways vk singh road transport siam nitin gadkari homenewsindustryroad construction worth rs 15 lakh cr in next 2 years auto scrapping policy soon gadkari