The Indian Journalists' Association (IJA) are hosting dinner on 27th November where they will revive the presentation of the annual IJA Lifetime Achievement Award. Having graciously accepted this invitation, Nitin Gadkari, Minister of road transport, highways, shipping, water resources and river development in the Indian Government, will be attending as a guest of honour and speaker.
Born in Nagpur, India, Gadkari has previously served as the President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and is also known for the works during his term as Public Works Department Minister.