MoRTH to hold 'Chintan Shivir 2026' on highway infrastructure at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat
4 October 2026
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will hold Chintan Shivir 2026 on 5-6 October 2026 at Ekta Nagar, Narmada District, Gujarat.
It brings together senior representatives of the Centre, States and implementing agencies to discuss highway infrastructure delivery.
The inaugural session on 5 October will feature addresses by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Ministers of State Ajay Tamta and Harsh Malhotra.
There will be five thematic sessions: PM GatiShakti and integrated infrastructure planning; Land Acquisition and Bhoomi Rashi; Model Concession Agreements and Ratings; Designing Safe Highways; and Quality Assurance and Project Monitoring.
State Road Transport and Public Works Ministers and senior officials of State PWDs have been invited.
In plain words
Chintan Shivir Chintan Shivir — A brainstorming conclave where officials and ministers deliberate on a policy area.
PM GatiShakti PM GatiShakti National Master Plan — A platform for coordinated and integrated planning of infrastructure projects.
PWD Public Works Department — The State department that builds and maintains roads and public buildings.