The government‘s track record does not inspire any confidence. There was nothing in that cabinet reshuffle yesterday, which inspired confidence that this government means business, says Rajdeep Sardesai, editor-in-chief, CNN-IBN
Union Ministers Ajay Maken and CP Joshi have resigned ahead of the Cabinet reshuffle on Monday. President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday accepted both the resignations.
More than 350 highways projects are stuck for environmental clearance and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has sought to approach the Supreme Court against the environment ministry seeking clarifications on the issue.
Union minister CP Joshi on Monday formally took charge as the new Railway Minister until the Cabinet reshuffle takes place.
The government is working on a plan that will end the long queues of vehicular traffic at toll plazas at all national highways with the help of electronic collection system, within two years. The move is estimate to save Rs 87,000 crore a year.