Road, Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate a three-day by-invitation conference cum public EXPO called 'Manthan' in Bengaluru on Thursday. The event, organised by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, aims at anchoring discussions across multiple issues and opportunities in the roads, transport and logistics sector. It will engage the States, Union Territories and other key stakeholders from the industry for sharing best practices, policy support, and capacity development. The theme of Manthan is 'Ideas to Action': Towards a smart, sustainable, road infra, mobility and logistics ecosystem.<br />''<br />''The public EXPO organised alongside the conference is aimed at showcasing technologies and materials in highway development, and new programmes like Bharatmala, Parvatmala and Electric Vehicles. More than 65 exhibitors are participating in this EXPO.<br />''<br />''Minister of State for Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Dr. VK Singh and Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will also grace the occasion.<br />