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Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari has stressed that Artificial Intelligence should be applied in preparing detailed project reports (DPRs) for highways, mining and agriculture, pointing to repeated concerns about the poor quality of reports submitted by consultancy firms. He said AI could bring precision and efficiency in surveys, investigations and designs, which form the backbone of DPRs. Gadkari also underlined that AI could be used to analyse road accident data and identify black spots, helping make roads safer. While acknowledging the benefits, he also cautioned against the potential misuse of such technology.
Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari has once again raised the issue of weak quality in detailed project reports prepared by consultancy firms for infrastructure projects. Speaking at an event in New Delhi this week, he said India should use Artificial Intelligence to bring improvement and efficiency in DPRs for highway construction, mining, and agriculture. Advertisement
He explained that DPRs, which involve surveys, investigations and design planning, are critical for implementing any large-scale project. Poor-quality reports often delay projects and increase costs, he said, adding that technology can help address these gaps.
The minister pointed out that AI tools could be used not only in planning and designing roads, tunnels and mining projects but also to increase agricultural productivity. He added that AI can be effectively deployed to study accident-related data, identify black spots on highways and suggest preventive measures to reduce road mishaps.
While speaking about the potential of technology, Gadkari also highlighted that its use must come with caution, as AI could also be misused if not carefully monitored. He described the adoption of AI in infrastructure as a 'qualitative reform' that could improve efficiency and outcomes in public projects.
Gadkari has in the past warned that consultants who fail to follow proper procedures while preparing DPRs for highways and tunnels will face penalties. He has repeatedly pointed out that lack of thoroughness in DPRs leads to long delays, design flaws, and higher costs for the government. At the same time, he has encouraged firms to adopt innovative methods to meet higher standards of accuracy.
His remarks also tie into the larger vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has set the goal of making India the world's third-largest economy. According to Gadkari, strengthening infrastructure with better planning and modern technology is central to achieving that ambition.
Source PTI
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