India will not allow Chinese companies to participate in highway projects: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said government will ensure that Chinese companies are not be entertained in various sectors like MSMEs.

He said this is a step towards making India self reliant. 

The Minister said permission  for road construction will not be given to joint ventures that have Chinese partners.

He also said that a policy will be out soon banning Chinese firms and relaxing norms for Indian companies to expand their eligibility criteria for participation in highway projects.