Union Minister Nitin Gadkari today said India will not allow Chinese companies to participate in highway projects, including those through joint ventures. <br />''<br />''Talking to a news agency, Mr Gadkari said government will ensure that Chinese companies are not entertained in various sectors like MSMEs. <br />''<br />''He said this is a step towards making India self reliant. <br />''<span style="color: #222222;"><br />''The Minister said permission  for road construction will not be given to joint ventures that have Chinese partners. <br />''<br />''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.</span><br />