Fines are just one aspect, the new MV act aims at larger reforms| Interview
Union minister for road transport and highways Gadkari explains the larger goals of the new MV Act and how he plans to improve road infrastructure and make the authorities accountable.
by Shwweta Punj
Sep 20, 2019
3 minutes
The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, has been a passionate project for , the Union minister for road transport and highways. While there is a broad consensus that India needs stricter traffic enforcement, the hefty fines under the new law have triggered outrage even as critics point to motorists' right to better road infrastructure. In an exclusive interview to and , Gadkari explains the larger goals of the new MV Act and how he plans to improve road infrastructure and make the authorities accountable. Excerpts:
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