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Manipur's Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has taken a proactive approach to expedite critical national highway projects across the state. During a comprehensive meeting at Raj Bhavan, he reviewed the progress of 50 highway projects covering 1,026 kilometers, with a special focus on challenging hill districts. The initiative aims to enhance connectivity, boost economic growth, and improve residents' quality of life. With 8 projects already completed and 36 ongoing, the state is investing significantly in infrastructure development.

Key Points: Manipur Governor Bhalla Reviews Crucial National Highway Projects

  • Governor directs timely completion of national highway projects
  • 50 projects spanning 1,026 km approved for Manipur
  • 8 highway projects already completed in hill districts
  • Significant infrastructure push in challenging terrain
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Manipur Governor reviews ongoing National Highway projects

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla inspects highway development, directs timely completion of 50 critical infrastructure projects

"These developments are expected to augment connectivity and accessibility - Government Official"

Imphal, May 5

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Monday reviewed ongoing National Highway projects in the state and directed officials to ensure their timely completion, officials said.

An official said that the Governor chaired a meeting in Raj Bhavan and comprehensively reviewed the progress of ongoing National Highway projects in the state.

During the meeting, National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) Executive Director, M.S. Deval, provided a detailed briefing on the current status of various national highway projects under construction in different parts of Manipur.

He also highlighted key challenges affecting project execution.

"Governor directed the officials to implement necessary measures to address these challenges and ensure timely completion of the projects,” the official said.

Manipur has two National Highways -- Imphal-Jiribam National Highway (NH-37) and Imphal-Dimapur National Highway (NH-2), both very crucial to bring in foodgrains, various essentials and useful items, medicines, transport fuels, construction materials, machineries, and numerous other commodities.

Principal Secretary, Works, Commissioner, Home, Secretary, Land Resource, Chief Engineer, PWD, Deputy Inspector General, Operations, CRPF attended Monday’s meeting.

Additionally, Deputy Commissioners of seven districts – Ukhrul, Noney, Tamenglong, Senapati, Kangpokpi, Churachandpur, Pherzwal -- also attended the meeting via video conference.

Another official said that the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways had last year approved a significant development initiative in Manipur, granting 50 National Highway projects spanning a total length of 1,026 km. Among these, 44 projects, covering 902 km, are focused on the hilly districts of the state, highlighting the government’s commitment to improving infrastructure in challenging mountainous terrains.

As part of this initiative, eight projects, totalling 125 kilometres, have already been completed in the hill districts, the official said. At present, 36 projects are underway, with a substantial budget of Rs 12,000 crore allocated for the remaining 777 km. "These developments are expected to augment connectivity and accessibility, boosting economic growth and improving the quality of life for the people living in these regions," the official stated.

- IANS

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Priya K.
Finally some good news from Manipur! NH-37 and NH-2 are lifelines for the state. Hope the Governor's intervention speeds up work. The ₹12,000 crore allocation sounds promising, but implementation is key. 🤞
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Rahul S.
Good to see focus on hilly districts. Connectivity in Northeast has been neglected for too long. But why only 8 projects completed out of 44? Need more accountability in project execution.
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Meena T.
As someone from Imphal, I've seen how bad roads affect prices of essentials. Hope these projects bring real change. But past experiences make me skeptical - will monitor progress closely.
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Arjun P.
Infrastructure development in Northeast is crucial for national security too, especially given the border situation. Better roads mean faster movement of security forces if needed. Smart investment!
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Sunita M.
While the initiative is good, I hope they're considering environmental impact in hilly areas. Manipur's ecology is fragile. Development shouldn't come at nature's cost.
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Vikram J.
₹12,000 crore is a massive amount! Hope there's proper auditing. Northeast development funds have been misused before. Transparency is must in these projects.

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