The Making Of Mumbai-Pune Expressway: Ex-IAS officer R.C. Sinha RC Sinha On Nitin Gadkari, Deadlines & Zero Compromise On Quality
Published on: May 28, 2026, 6:45 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
Retired IAS officer R.C. Sinha said then-PWD minister Nitin Gadkari entrusted him with the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. Sinha faced land acquisition, environmental clearances, machinery and funding challenges. He used imported hydraulic piling machines, enforced strict quality checks, and rejected low bids to ensure the project met the 36-month deadline without compromising standards.
