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New Delhi: Panchjanya, after the success of its Sushasan Samvad series, came forward with another grand event, ‘Aadhar Infra Confluence 2025’ at The Ashok Hotel, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. Dedicated to the theme of Infrastructure, this confluence resonated with the spirit of Viksit Bharat 2047 and aligned with the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The event was graced by Chief Guest Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, and Ms. Rekha Gupta, Chief Minister of Delhi, who set the stage for an engaging dialogue on India’s growth story.
The event convened ministers, intellectuals, and infrastructure specialists, with deliberations around important topics like the Green Hydrogen Mission, Saur Kranti Project, EV Highways, Smart Cities, Jal Jeevan Mission, and Namami Gange Programme. Discussions during the event also had insights on India’s biggest dream initiative, the Bhartiya Railway Green Project. It was pointed out that 60% of the tracks have already been electrified, and in the drive to reach net zero by 2030, the country will conserve approx 1.5 crore tonnes of carbon annually, lessening diesel dependency and building a greener transport future.
In his talk, Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, said, “India’s road infrastructure is now among the fastest growing in the world, and our goal is to build highways that are not only world-class but also sustainable. With the EV Highway initiative, we are creating dedicated 670 roadside amenities equipped with charging infrastructure to make long-distance travel for electric vehicles seamless. While one takes a short tea break during travel, the car can conveniently be charged at a nearby station. This step will not only reduce dependency on fossil fuels but also support India’s transition towards clean energy and a greener future.”
Further adding a creative element in the gathering, two lively animated characters, Navya and Aarambh, introduced the audience with the story of India’s infrastructural achievements and vision ahead, making the event engaging and innovative.
Chief Minister Ms. Rekha Gupta during her address shared how proactive desilting efforts saved Delhi from devastating floods, saying, “From the very beginning, our top priority was desilting major drains like Najafgarh and Shadhara. For the first time, about 25,000 metric tonnes of silt was cleared with regular follow-up. This preparation ensured that, despite the heaviest rainfall in 15 years, Delhi avoided floods like in 2023. Water was contained within the Yamuna floodplain, its natural space, while people were shifted to safety. Going forward, our government will ensure safe shelters for those living in that area so that the Yamuna floodplain remains solely the abode of the river.” She further underlined her government’s focus on pollution control, aiming that Delhi’s public transport will be fully electric by 2026, with every bus depot functioning as an EV charging hub.
Other esteemed dignitaries who graced the event with their valuable presence were Shri C. R. Patil, Union Minister of Jal Shakti of India; Shri Mukul Kanitkar Ji, Member of Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Toli , RSS; Shri Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi, the Minister of New and Renewable Energy; Swami Nijamritananda Puri, Administrative Director of Amrita Hospital in Faridabad; Shri Awanish Kumar Singh, Member of Legislative Council from Lucknow; Shri Raghav Chandra, retired IAS Officer; Shri Ranjan Kumar Dhingra, Chairman LORAN Group; and Shri Hemant Jain, President, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Reflecting on the success of the event, Shri Hitesh Shankar, Editor of Panchjanya, remarked, “This event is a small glimpse of the growing Panchjanya family and the trust we have nurtured over the years. When we think of infrastructure, what usually comes to mind is concrete and kilometers, but in reality, it is about the endurance of commitment. This has always been the essence of India’s thought process.”
The event proved to be a successful exchange of ideas, merging policymakers’ vision with cultural ethos and solidifying Panchjanya’s role as a catalyst of meaningful discussions on good governance.
