New Delhi, April 21: Union Road Transport and Highways minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said he is planning to bring a law under which only the sound of Indian musical instruments can be used as a horn for vehicles. Addressing the 78th Foundation Year Celebration of Navbharat Times, Gadkari said, "I am planning to make a law that horns of all vehicles should be in Indian musical instruments so that it is pleasant to hear. Flute, tabla, violin, harmonium."

The transport sector contributes to 40 per cent of the air pollution in the country, he said, adding that the Modi government is promoting vehicles that run on green and bio-fuel, including methanol, ethanol. Gadkari noted that India gets maximum revenue from exports of two-wheeler vehicles and cars. 'Toll Amount Will Be Reduced by 100%': Nitin Gadkari Hints at Roads Becoming Toll-Free Soon, Reveals His Car in Mumbai Was Fined Twice on Bandra-Worli Sea Link (Watch Video).

According to him, in 2014, the Indian automobile sector was valued at Rs 14 lakh crore, which has now grown to Rs 22 lakh crore. Gadkari said India has surpassed Japan to become the world's third-largest automobile market, following the US and China. Satellite-Based Toll System to Launch in 15 Days, Says Nitin Gadkari; Vehicles to Be Charged Automatically via GPS Without Stopping at Plazas.

Gadkari further pointed out that running a newspaper is difficult as the owner has to raise money from advertisement to meet its operational expenses.

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